Sunshine

2009-08-06T09:38:00.000-07:00

Wow it is already August! How did that happen?

Yesterday was my parents 28th anniversary! Yeah!!!

This week I am on vacation, which is so great! I haven't done much of anything, but it is just nice to sleep in and do whatever I want. Today I am at Panera while Devin is working.

There is not too much news in my life. I am feeling better and I have more energy, the next step will be getting back to working out as I have had a 2 month absents. My goal will be to walk the thanksgiving day race this year instead of running it as I will be 6.5 months pregnant by then. Wow that is crazy! I still can't believe I am going to be a mom, but I am super excited about it!

Other than that nothing else is going...Maybe I will come up with something more inspirational the next time I blog ;-)

2009-06-15T09:21:00.000-07:00

This last weekend Devin and I went to a Marriage Conference.
We had a good time. It was very encouraging to both of us as we went through each of the sessions and saw how blessed we are as a couple!

From our room we could see the baseball stadium and on Fri Night they set off
Fire Works!!

We put the two beds together to create a giant bed so Devin would have plenty of room and I wouldn't be pushing him off the bed...apparently I am a bed hog ;-)

There were about 600 couples at the conference.

2009-06-06T09:41:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a while, but time seems to run away from me. So here is a short update:

Today I am at the library so I can actually write this note.

This comming week I will begin to train for a half marathon which I will run in the fall. I am so excited. Today Devin and I went to the tack so I could work on my pacing.

Next weekend we are going to a Marriage conference in Indianapolis which is about an hour and a half away. It should be a great time plus I get to have some time off from work ;-)

I will have to write so more thoughtful things at a later time becuase I need to get home, clean up the house and then get back to Penn Station to pick up Devin.

So for now I will say goodbye and will soon have more to say and hopefully some pictures!

2009-04-04T13:03:00.000-07:00

A post for April:

April equals MARCH MADNESS

I am in the running for 2nd place at the Gym for my brackets.
I need UCONN to beat MSU and UNC to beat VILL.
Then I need UNC to win it all!! HEHEHEHE
If I win I will get to trade in the mesh bag and t-shirt for smoothies, if they let me, and of course they will ;-) because who can resist my sweetness...

2009-03-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

Lexy

She is the newest member of our family

She is so cute !

2009-02-07T09:17:00.000-08:00

Birthday!!!

I turned 26 at the start of this year. The last six and a half months have been a season of many new and exciting things. I got married, had my first Christmas with my husband and now my first birthday with the man of my dreams!! Devin is amazingly romantic!! For my Birthday he planned out whole bunch of different surprises!!

My Awesome day:

Devin told me the day before I would be dressing up and that I could sleep in so this is what I did for my birthday:

Slept In!!!
Got dressed up
We got a little food from Wendy’s because I was hungry and it would be a little while before dinner.
Drove to the Creation Museum and went to the planetarium. (I loved it, I’ve always loved stars…it makes me think about the greatness of our GOD)
Dinner at Carrabas!! (I had Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans with almonds…Amazing!!!)
Movie: we saw Marley and Me (Definitely a must own when it comes out)
Back Home, I journaled while Devin set up the bedroom.
He brought me in with my eyes closed and when I opened them I saw a “Happy Birthday Michelle” sign on the wall, a chocolate cake all lit up, flowers in my “Mrs.” cup, and champagne glasses for our bubbly apple cider.
Devin also gave me a card and five movies!!

Day two: This was going to be the first event of the day yesterday, but it was closed so Devin extended my B-day one more day ;-)

We went Go-Cart Racing at an indoor track!! I lost, which is not a surprise, but we had a great time!

Reception in KY

On Saturday January 17^th we had our reception at the church. We had a great time and it was wonderful to share our wedding day with all of Devin’s close friends. We showed the video of the wedding. Devin’s foster parents also came and they brought baby pictures of him!! I loved meeting Bill and Rosalyn they are a wonderful couple!!

New Name

I am helping at church with a Valentine’s tea for the ladies; so on Sunday I was given a paper listing the vision for the tea as well as all the jobs people had. As I scanned the paper I was looking for my name, nope I didn’t see it. I scanned again; then it dawned on me, Oh wait, Michelle Moore, that is me!!! I thought it was funny, still learning who I am ;-)

Snowstorm Jan 09

Today is my second day home. Yesterday we got snow, ice, freezing rain…and so work was closed. This morning I tried to go, but my car is stuck in a groove of ice…So here I am writing blogs. It is strange how I like having an extra day, but at the same time feel guilt because I needed to be at work. I wrestle with these feelings of happiness and guilt, but come up with little absolute peace. We are going to try to get me out again later on so I can go back tomorrow…so in the meantime I will choose to enjoy the day and continue to write, clean and get things done…

2009-02-07T09:15:00.001-08:00

Moving:
On December 29^th we moved into our apartment. This whole week we have been bringing boxes in and going shopping for all we need. We have been so blessed. Even as I type this I am sitting on a couch that was donated to us…we have all we need…God is so good!! Praise be to His name.

2009-02-07T09:10:00.000-08:00

Wedding Pictures

2009-02-07T09:06:00.000-08:00

Two Become One
December 20^th, 2008

This December I became a Moore!!!
I can hardly believe I am married now.
It is such a Blessing and joy to have Devin in my life!!

A little background:
Devin and I met online June 16^th
After the first date I was confident I would marry him.
Devin said on our third date (which was at his softball game) he knew too.
Six months and four days later we were saying “I Do.”

Wedding Day:

The day was beautiful! The sun was shinning (which was the only sunny day the entire time we were in Reno) and it warmed up enough for Devin and I to take pictures outside without freezing! I got up around 8am to get ready. Mike and Ali came over to the house to do my hair and make-up, which turned out beautiful.

At noon we were all dressed for pictures at the reception site. We started the ceremony at two. The whole day was as beautiful as I felt. Devin and I took communion, during which our song we wrote was sung by some friends of the family. It was beautiful!

The reception was wonderful; we danced, ate awesome food and cut the cake. One of the best parts was showing Devin the surprise video our home church made for him since no one was able to come to the wedding…He loved it! This day was all I could ask for. We were so blessed by everyone there. My mom did a wonderful job getting everything together. Thanks Mom!!! We loved it!!!

2008-11-20T18:52:00.000-08:00

Some Pictures from our trip to Michigan

Devin, His Sister, Brother and Dad

Devin and His Grandpa

Verron and Me (Devin's Little Cousin)

Grandpa and Me

2008-11-10T19:08:00.000-08:00

Nov 1st My co-worker Natasha gave me a wedding shower:

Two of my babies came to the shower :-)

2008-10-11T17:52:00.001-07:00

Some Engagement Photos!!

2008-09-28T16:07:00.000-07:00

The Ring:

These are pictures of my ring that is coming in the next month or so.

I can't wait!! It is so beautiful!! I love it!! It also has so much meaning to it.
Both Devin and I are represented in it as well as Christ.

The two jewels on the sides are our birthstones garnet and amethyst.

I love how the sides look like a music note!!

2008-09-28T15:40:00.000-07:00

Over a month in the making...
I know it has been far too long since the last blog....
So here are some fun pics from the last few weeks:

This was a sandwich I was eating and
we thought it looked really funny
thus here is the picture of it Devin was cutting of the hard ends of his hair so I helped
Put the ones he already did in a pony tail of sorts:
The results were Great ;-)

In this picture Devin was trying to do a "Michelle" look,
I am not sure if he captured it, but good effort

Yesterday I ran in the Black Squirrel Race it was a 5K (3.2miles). I did not do a personal best, but I did finish and it lets me know how much harder I will need to work for the Thanksgiving day race which is a 10K...BUT I did have Fun running it!!

Here I am confident before the race, it was a cloudy, cool morning Perfect for a run!

Getting Ready...
It looks like I am dancing..:-)
Waiting for the start...

I am DONE!! 32:50 not bad...room for improvement...

I gave Devin my participation medal so he could have the best supporter-ever medal...he worked hard for it, He took pictures and bought me water when I was finished along with words of encouragement!

2008-08-21T16:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Jason!!!

You are now 24!!

You are such an amazing man of God.
I love having you as my brother and I could not have asked for a better one .
You are so loving, wise, strong, courageous, trustworthy, and filled with truth.

I love you!

Have a wonderful day and know I am thinking about you!

2008-08-21T16:31:00.000-07:00

I apologize for the long absents in writing on my blog.
I have been busy, but in reality there is no excuse.

Last week I went home to Reno to see my family!! I had a wonderful time with them. Annie, Jason and I went camping for three nights and then Devin flew in to meet my family...Overall the trip was awesome!!!

Here are some pictures

Devin and me at Lake Tahoe

My mom and me!!!

JoAnna and Me up at Lake Tahoe watching the stars

2008-07-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

On Monday nights I have the joy of watching
Devin play softball.
They won there 1st Game this week!!!
It was awesome!!!
Devin made some really great hits!!!

Just another picture of Devin and I

Some of the team and some of the fans after the game.

2008-07-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

A little late, but this post is about July 4th:
I went to Brent and Bri's house for the holiday.
I had a great time we had a BBQ and watched the fire works from her back yard.
This is a picture of Bri and I at 2am!!!

2008-07-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

Today I was looking back over some of my blogs and remembering the journey God has taken me on thus far in my life. It is truly amazing to see His continual faithfulness, passionate pursuit and love for me though both the calm and the storms. I stand in awe of God more so now because of what he has done, yet also because of who he is. God can give and take away for this world is his and all that is in it. Though I have nothing His name it to be praise as much as when his blessings are one me.

In Awe of You I stand
Given to me was the Lamb
His Blood Poured Out as a sacrifice
My gain cost Him his very life

In that alone I rejoice
For great reward is mine
Condemnation has been lifted
Freedom has set in

Rejoice oh my heart always
For Christ is my Own
I am his and he is mine
Forever he shall be on his eternal throne

Praise to the Lamb Above
Who was slain
Who is worthy to open the scroll and claim
His children from every tribe, nation and tongue
Give thanks to His Glorious name

2008-07-12T11:50:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!!!

I LOVE YOU!!

I am so glad you are my mom and what a blessing you are to me.
I wish I could be there on this day with you as you celebrate who God has formed you to be.

You are so beautiful
You are His daughter, His delight
You are an amazing Mother, caring and loving
You are a woman of compassion for others
You are a light to those around you
You are Redeemed by Christ
You are showered with Grace
You are wise, honest and lovely

I love you so much and I am so thankful to God for you!!!

2008-06-29T12:47:00.000-07:00

Kimberly's Surprise 30th Birthday Party!!

She was so surprised and we had a great time on Friday night.

Here she comes!

Sarah, Kimberly, Kelly, Bridget, Brianna, and me

2008-06-29T12:20:00.001-07:00

Hyde Park Blast

On Saturday I ran in the Hyde Park Blast
They were raising money to fight cancer.
It was a 4mile race up hills and down.
I feel like a did a good job and I finished which was really the main goal.
Here are some pictures from the day.

This is waiting for the race to start

About Half way around 2 miles

I am Done!!! Yeah!

I think the little girl beat me ;-)

2008-06-28T12:52:00.000-07:00

~Devin~

We went on a picnic last Saturday, and we had a great time together. Even if the the green grapes were sour and the sandwiches a little dry (We forgot to get some sort of condiment to put on the bead ;-)

On Friday Devin gave me these beautiful flowers. I felt so Loved by God because
these are my absolute favorite kind and Devin didn't even know that, yet he felt they were the ones to get me when he was in the store. I love how God can show his love though the lives of others. God truly cares about the little details!!!

2008-06-13T20:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day!

Dynamic
Assertive
Devoted

DAD

I love You!
~Princess~

2008-06-13T19:30:00.000-07:00

Direction-less I teary
Waiting for your Renown
Listen Oh, ears and hear the gentle peaceful sound
God's voice echoes through the canyon infinitely sweet
Joy comes rushing as river beneath my humbled feet
Stilled heart beats to listen; cooled soul soaks in the Truth
As hands quiver over ancient Words suddenly made anew:

"You are my witness," Declares the Lord, "and my servant whom I have chosen
that you may know and believe and understand that I am he."

So thou I teary blinded and unsure
I can be confident in His Sovereign Grace
and always rest assured, he has brought me to this place
to be the priceless feet who carry truth amongst the land

Crimson Rose of Calvary
Sent to die for Sin
Glory to Your Name on High
Redeemer With no end

Oh Lord, Open listless eyes of hostile man
May they see death and life in light of Your holiness
And make a choice for You oh Lord to be reconciled, Amen.

2008-06-08T16:11:00.000-07:00

Love

A few weeks ago at small group we did an ice breaker which I thought was a great idea. We each had the opportunity to stand up in front of the group and simply say what we love until we exhausted our brain… So I have decided to write out some of my loves…

I love

God

My family, my job, my friends, my home, new roommate, warm water, a cool breeze, the ocean, creation, the body in all its uniqueness of how God knit me together, church, small group, the bible, journaling, writing, singing, dancing, painting, taking pictures, laughing,

I love

Deep conversations with people, talking about God (who he is and what he has done), worship, prayer, helping others see truth, listening, sharing insight,

I love

romantic comedies, camping, the sandlot, inspirational stories or movies, watching the stars, Sitting quietly for hours, the book of Isaiah, traveling, people, staying up late and sleeping in, a good cup of hot coco on a snowy day, chocolate, peanut butter, running, dreams, goals, being around people, baseball, football (watching), soccer (playing it)

I love

All the possibilities this life holds and the journey God takes me on each day

2008-05-25T16:07:00.000-07:00

Wow it has been one month since I last blogged!! Sorry for the absents it was by all means unintentional...Hey bigs your not doing your job of keeping me accountable to writing!!! Anyway to up date on life. I have moved and settled in to my new place...I love it! Last week JoAnna came to see me and we had a whirlwind week. Small group finished up for the summer this last Wednesday night. I joined a running group and ran my first 5k on Saturday!! It was so much fun, yes that is right I just put fun in the same sentence as run...I am weird I guess, but I think everyone knew that already....Now as I write this I am questioning where did the month go??? I can't believe it is memorial weekend and summer is almost here.

My Memorial weekend thus far:

~Saw Indiana Jones
~Ran a 5k
~Went to a minor league baseball game
~bought a cute dress
~Went to church (very good sermon)
~Took a nap
~Shopping at the grocery store (I guess food is a good thing to have every now and then)
~Thinking about what I want to do tomorrow (Yeah NO WORK!!!!)

2008-04-25T17:49:00.000-07:00

Moving (again??)!

Yes that's right I am venturing to a new place!! Although this time I am only moving one city over, from Newport to Ft. Thomas which is about a ten min. drive, instead of across the country...I am very excited...I am shocked at how quickly I accumulate stuff even if it is toilet paper, Kleenex, laundry soap, odds and ins and food...it takes up so much room!!

I also realized in the last three years I have moved approximately 7 times...apparently I have decided to be a nomad...But in many ways moving is a great thing because it makes me go through my belongings and really question what I want and need...well I guess I should get back to work on packing everything up...

2008-04-10T19:53:00.000-07:00

How easily a desire becomes an idol of the heart…causing life to revolve around it rather than God…like a stealth bomber it comes in swiftly and destroys with a massive blow. Shattering the soul into millions a pieces, leaving it devastated in ruins. Oh devious sin, sweet to the taste, but bitter to my stomach…when will you tempt me no more? For even a taste of you brings death to my soul…I am left in wanting, numbed by the poison lurking with in, yet unaware of the dastardly effects this sip has already left on my heart.

Gracious Savior rescue me from this idol chaining me down, release me from my prison as Your words says you release from darkness for the prisoners, proclaim freedom for the captives, you are the almighty one with all Power and Dominion…Praise to your name for ever and ever amen.

Isaiah 61:1-4

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,

because the Lord has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim freedom for the captives

and release from darkness for the prisoners, [fn1]

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor

and the day of vengeance of our God,

to comfort all who mourn,

3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—

to bestow on them a crown of beauty

instead of ashes,

the oil of gladness

instead of mourning,

and a garment of praise

instead of a spirit of despair.

They will be called oaks of righteousness,

a planting of the Lord

for the display of his splendor.

4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins

and restore the places long devastated;

they will renew the ruined cities

that have been devastated for generations.

2008-04-06T18:55:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I went on a "camping" trip to the Red River Gorge with the singles group
at church. There were about 25 of us who went. I had a great time . On Saturday we went hiking up to see the Natural Bridge ...which was great. I got to meet some new friends and get some much needed time in the outdoors!!
Jennifer and I on the Natural Bridge

This is the Natural Bridge

Weather: 04/06/08

It was beautiful today!! I went on a walk and it was so nice. I have heard it will get even better in the next couple of days. That just makes me Happy!! :-)

This is me Happy about the sunshine.
PS My hair has highlights in it now, if you think it looks lighter you are right.

2008-03-16T16:41:00.000-07:00

What is being Single?

Left to My own Devices

Selfish
Inward
Negative
Guarded
Lonely
Egotistical

With God

Service
Inviting
Newness
Growing
Loving
Engaging

Oh Lord that I would live life rejoicing in my singleness for it is a gift from You; May I see my life always as a ransom for many. Looking continually to the Author and Finisher of my faith, so I might not grow weary or faint as I labor for thee.

2008-03-09T18:55:00.000-07:00

Snow!! This weekend KY received lots of Snow.
It started Friday and basically continued through most of Saturday.

2008-03-06T19:26:00.000-08:00

I sound so much better in my head...Do you ever have times when you have thought about what to say and then when it comes time to say it, you mess it up and sound like a babbling broke flowing in zigzags all over a mountain side?

For instance when I call someone I know what I want to say when they answer, but instead I get a machine...Suddenly my mind goes blank and I come out stumbling over my words, laughing like a school girl and feeling ridiculous; which is why I opt to hang up before the 'beep" erases all of my thoughts.

Or when I am in a group where eventually I have to answer a question...as people share answers I am thinking about my own, feeling good about what I will say, but then all the eyes fall on me. Who knew eyes were capable of such great power as to instantaneously freeze all brain productivity; rather than producing an eloquent speech, parts of words and sentences come out usually ending with a sheepish giggle and a hot face as my voice trails off into nothingness.

However those compare nothing to just not being able to express to people in general what I really want to say, I tend to have words of wisdom in my head that get easily overshadowed by fear either of rejection or what people are thinking about me. It is in those moments my mind is muddled, dazed and confused into mush leaving a blank stare and awkward silence. Suffice to say I sometimes wish the words in my head could come out on paper so I could read them, but God did not install that feature when he created me. So alas I am hard pressed to continue on through the trials of communication in any situation, until an invention is made with the capability to curb any chance of humiliation, but at the same time it is fun to laugh at myself and I would miss that as well as everyone else who laughs with me as I endeavor to speak my mind.

2008-02-24T18:07:00.000-08:00

Father teach me to gaze into your presence each dawn of the morning, for you are my streangth as you pour out new mercies upon me each day. Oh that I would taste and see your goodness, faithfulness and Truth; to delight in you with ever breath. To know how deep, high and wide your love is. Teach me to see opportunities to love on others~for it is not about doing things~but living love, bleeding the love of you in all things. Silent heart of mine, dispense thy grace received on those who are near that they might taste and see the Lord's redeeming love.

2008-02-24T17:50:00.000-08:00

1 Corinthians 1:27-29

"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose the lowly things of the world and the despised things-and the things that are not- to nullify the things that are. So that no one may boast before him."

This was the passage we were going over today in church as we continue in a series about serving. Afterwards I went to Starbucks and thought about serving and how this verse is so comforting and wonderful. I am amazed by God because it is through the weak that he works great things. I certainly do not feel like I am capable of accomplishing anything big in my life, nor do I feel wise, or strong; Yet it is through brokenness, the "lowly things" and the "things that are not"- that God works his divine power. Oh what Joy in knowing God will accomplish his great works in a life, the world despises. For as he operates his plans by the "foolish"His name receives all Glory! Thank you Lord for choosing the weak, lowly, foolish, and despised as your method to nullify and shame the things that are.

2008-02-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

Last Sunday was the Super Bowl, I went to a party and it was really fun!
There were about ten of us who went to Ryan's.
This is Ireta and Me.

It was also Dean's Birthday so we had cake and ice cream. We didn't have any little candles so we placed one big one on his cake. Surprise!

2008-02-10T11:41:00.001-08:00

Last weekend I was in Nashville it was great. I got to see my Mom who was there for a conference as well as my Great Aunt and Second Cousin. Here are Some Pictures from my times there.

View out of our room

Mom and I with some horses :-)

2008-01-27T17:35:00.000-08:00

I found a Cockroach in my Apt tonight, it was gross and big. They are very reliant because even though I sprayed it with cleaning spray it still lived~Annie said that apparently they can even live through exposure to radiation~Therefore I had to get a shoe and kill it. I hit it three times before it died and even then it was twitching...So GROSS! Sorry no pictures it is in the garbage.

2008-01-27T15:56:00.001-08:00

After Church there was a chili lunch party for those who are 20's-30's . I sat down at a table with some women I had just met there; We were all talking and it turned out one of them is part Croatian. It was fun to share with her about Rijeka as she has not gotten the chance to visit the country yet. Although talking about Croatia makes me want to go back and visit, but I know it wont be for a long time, if I do get the chance. Either way Here is a picture of Rijeka. I have this as my background on my computer :-)

2008-01-27T15:20:00.000-08:00

Over the last few weeks and days I have been pondering Love and being a servant. God calls me to Love others, but what does that look like? God calls me to be a servant of others, and to be humble. Yesterday I was thinking about work and what I can do to share God with others, it was hard to think of specific ways to go about sharing who God is. Then today in church the sermon was about being a servant, just as Christ was to his disciples when he washed their feet. (what a passage about sacrificial love, mercy and grace because Jesus knew Judas was going to betray him, but still washed his feet). The main points of the message were to be others focused especially in the world; to no longer think about my status, but rather living in terms of mission. Where I am placed right now is my mission place. Second was to live life not longing to be "normal", but to be "peculiar;" in that others are taken back by our self-sacrificing response to situations. Lastly was about not just reading the Word, but doing. Thus After going over the passage we were challenged to look for 3-5 ways this week to be a humble servant to people. I have been reflecting on the sermon and I was reminded that sharing God with my co-workers is more than sitting down for deep spiritual conversations, it is building relationships through demonstrating love for them through being a servant. So that is my challenge this week to be aware of opportunities to show Love.

2008-01-26T15:54:00.000-08:00

This is a good quote:

Helen Keller Wrote "I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."

2008-01-19T15:20:00.000-08:00

Subject Request by Jason:

This post is on a subject which Jason inspired me to write about.
Subject: camping

Camping is awesome!!
I love it so much and I haven't gotten to go for a few years.
What do I like about it?

Getting away from everything and going out in nature.
Seeing the stars
Sitting around a camp fire talking and worshiping
playing cards (may i)
swimming
going on walks/runs/bike riding
Laying in the sun
Not caring about taking a shower
Enjoying friends and family
Fishing
S'mores (Mallows, Reese's Peanut butter cups and grams) :-)

In General it is wonderful and I would highly recommend it.

2008-01-15T17:45:00.000-08:00

One of my challenges for the year is to read through the Bible. I just started yesterday and thus far I am doing great! I am using The MacArthur Daily Bible for this venture and it has been wonderful. Each day I read a few chapters from the OT, part of a psalm and proverb and one chapter in the NT. Additionally there are some questions and comments from MacArthur along with some of the verses...I really enjoy the formate...Plus the content is amazing :-)

Psalm 8:1
"O Lord, our Lord,
How excellent is your name
In all the earth
Who have set your glory above the
Heavens."

2008-01-15T17:42:00.000-08:00

I was driving to a work meeting tonight, when I saw a truck with 3 trucks on it. They were of course just the front of the trucks, but it reminded me of the children's book that asks, "How many trucks could a tow truck tow if a tow truck could tow trucks?"

Just thought I would share.

2008-01-12T12:24:00.001-08:00

Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining and there is a cool crispness in the air. I love it!! It makes me motivated to do things although not enough for cleaning the apartment and laundry. I did go work out and I got myself a crock pot with my gift card from Christmas (Thank you Grandma and Grandpa)!! I am very excited about using, but now it is the hard part of trying to decide what to make first...hum maybe Chicken (without the bones of course)! Well I am just rambling, But i thought I would do a post instead of my to do list.

2008-01-07T16:19:00.000-08:00

Five Questions to ask yourself in the New Year: These were from Pastor Brad and his sermon on 12/30/07. I thought they were good to think about.

What is one thing I can do this year to increase my enjoyment with/of God?
What is the most humanly impossible thing I want to ask God to do this year?
What is the single most important thing to do to improve your marriage and family?
What is the single biggest time waster in my life and what am I going to do about it?
What is one thing I can do this year that will matter most ten years from now?

2008-01-06T18:08:00.000-08:00

Over the break I was reading through my entries over the last two years of my blogging life and I realized how little I write about what I am thinking, I mean it is great to have the pictures and updates about what is going on, but I would much rather have writings that have meaning not that they need to be profound, but at least raw and honest to life...I looked up profound and according to the dictionary means "penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding" I like to think a lot, but unfortunately I have yet to come out with any profound saying, nonetheless I will continue to think deeply and maybe one day there will be something deep and penetrating written on these pages .

So to start my renewed desire to have this blog be one about deeper things or even just inspiring thoughts I will begin with what I have been thinking about lately.

As each year comes to an end and a new one begins, I always begin to think about life and how short it really is. Each day is but a breath in a year and each year is but a moment in time in light of eternity...This morning at church we spent time in worship, at one point we were reading a prayer aloud (when I get it I will post it) from the Valley of Vision; It was about asking for God's will to be done on earth and giving self over to his will. At the end of reading this prayer I was struck by the simplicity of my purpose in life: to give God glory on this earth, but not just to give it rather live a life glorifying to God. For a brief moment in time nothing else in life mattered apart form doing the will of my father. All the pleasures of life faded away, Oh that we would live each day longing to glorify God in all of life, instead of running to the world and seeking our own gratification. Daily I will chose God for to live is Christ and apart from him I can do nothing. Lord teach my soul to run to you every moment that I would want your will and not my own accomplished on this earth. Thank you for the gift of your Son who has enabled me to bring Glory to your name!

2008-01-04T14:14:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!

JAN 1

I turned 25 and on

JAN 3

Annie turned 26

2007-12-30T13:56:00.000-08:00

The Ultimate Rush

On Sunday Annie, Jason and I went on the Ultimate Rush, which is a giant swing!! It was really fun, even though it was cold and our hands were frozen after flying in the air. Here are some Pictures.

2007-12-29T14:06:00.000-08:00

Bowling:

On Saturday Night we had Birthday Dinner for me and then we (Jason, Annie, JoAnna, Teresa, Christy, Jennifer and I) went bowling. The first Game I was able to pull off a high score of 126!! The second game was an 85 :-) Oh well. Annie did really well the second game beating all of us with a high score of 162!! She is Amazing!

The Best part about bowling : The Shoes!!!

2007-12-26T14:47:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

Wow it is hard to believe that Christmas has come and gone already. How quickly this year has flown by . My Christmas was fun, I had the wonderful pleasure of flying home on the 24th. My family and I went to the Christmas eve service, then I came home and crashed because I was up at 4:30 am KY time. At midnight we sang happy birthday to my Grandma. On Christmas we had breakfast then waited for my aunt to fly in. Once she got to our house we opened presents. The day was relaxing. Dinner was amazing my sister made my grandma chicken cord on blue and twice backed potatoes. At dinner grandma shared some of her memories growing up that was so much fun to hear. After that I went to bed...It was a wonderful day!

2007-12-01T12:30:00.000-08:00

Cars need Gas!!??

So I learned today that E does not mean 50 extra miles.

Last night I was on my way to the gas station when suddenly the car would not continue to go. The battery light went on, so being the car buff that I am I figure my problem was the battery and had nothing to do with that fact I had no gas. Luckily the car stopped in a good location, so I just put the flashers on and called one of my friends, Ryan, Who was actually not at work, Praise the Lord because I would not have know what to do as it was completely dark. Anyway He tried to jump my car, but of course without gas nothing works. Ryan then noticed the meter line pointing to E.

R: "Do you think your car is out of Gas?"
M: "Humm. Well that could be, I was pushing it to the limit and the gas gage was on E yesterday."
R: "Well Lets get gas and see if that works."
M: "OK"

Ryan happened to have a gas can in his vehicle because two weeks ago he too ran out of gas...We went to the gas station only two more miles away and got some....
Magically after putting fuel into my car it worked!! Who knew that was how the whole system works!!! :-)

Lesson Learned: E actually means 47 extra miles not 50.

2007-11-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday I went to the Aquarium,
It was really fun to see everything and see God's amazing creativity and imagination.
I even pet a shark! Not this one of course!

Shark
Stingray
Alligators

This is called a Unicorn Fish

2007-11-17T12:23:00.000-08:00

I live in the city of Newport.
Here is some of the area around my apartment.

2007-11-04T14:35:00.000-08:00

I went on a walk today after church and took some pictures of the

beautiful scenery at the park. It was so peaceful there.

The wind was blowing and it was cool, sometimes cold, but nonetheless gorgeous.

I love this time of year.

The fall is one of those warm cozy times of year both with breaking out the jackets but also with family. There is crispness in the air that I just love along with the leaves that are changing colors which creates a beautiful sight, one of awe and wonder.

2007-11-04T14:34:00.001-08:00

This is looking out my window of my apartment.

2007-11-03T14:29:00.000-07:00

Last week I went and got my hair cut.

Here are some pictures of what it looks like now.

2007-10-31T14:43:00.000-07:00

Halloween At School

2007-10-05T17:34:00.003-07:00

I LOVE my Job!

Aren't they adorable!

so Cute!!

They are Twins A boy and Girl

2007-10-05T17:14:00.000-07:00

Long Awaited Update

This last weekend I went to My Friend Bri's Wedding
It was a wonderful time of celebration!!!
She was so beautiful and when I saw her walk down the isle it brought mist into my eyes.
Just knowing both Brent and Brianna have placed God as the center of their lives and that they are going to share life together was such an amazing thing to me.

2007-09-13T14:54:00.000-07:00

Today I said to one of the three year olds:
"John your space is not clean, please go clean up your spot. "
He was very obedient...he walked directly to the sink to wash his face; looked in the mirror; then came to me and asked if his face was clean. I said yes...so much for his space being clean.

2007-09-05T17:41:00.000-07:00

I found an apartment!

I will be living in Newport, KY.

That is really close to the Ohio River!
Which is near Ohio.

I am tired so this is my attempt to update my blog.

2007-08-21T13:45:00.000-07:00

Job

I have a New Job!!
I am going to be working with at a preschool called Children's Inc.
I will be in the infant room taking care of the babies! I start tomorrow.

2007-08-12T17:39:00.000-07:00

Today I went to my very first Reds game. It was great even in the heat! They lost, but the atmosphere was the best part anyway. The Stadium is next to the river and the sky was a beautiful blue with white puffy clouds. After the game Josh Hamlton (one of the Reds players) gave his testimony and then Mercy Me did a concert.

2007-08-10T11:26:00.000-07:00

Summer

So I have come to the conclusion that these last few months have not felt like summer at all. I am not sure exactly why , maybe moving from place to place , not camping, not going on vacation or not feeling like I am on a break or the extremely hot weather that prevents me from going outside. Either way it is almost over and I hope it feels like summer soon, so I can enjoy some of it.

2007-07-28T18:39:00.001-07:00

Moments

Each moment comes calling, echoing down from heaven; softly it falls to this earth whispering come. Come to the waters and drink. Refresh thy soul; fill thy heart with joy that peace may overflow.

Yet each moment offers emotions tossing as the wind; either tears of sorrow or tears of joy, but faithfully still in that place a gentle voice is heard. Come to the waters and drink. Refresh thy soul; fill thy heart with joy that peace may overflow.

Oh Lord in each moment wash over my heart, let your voice be heard in the midst of both my joy and pain, let not the silence overwhelm my soul. I come to the waters to drink, to refresh my soul, to fill my heart with joy that peace may overflow.

2007-07-26T19:40:00.000-07:00

Road Trip Destination: Kentucky

Day One July 14:

On the bright, sunny, hot day of July 14th; JoAnna and I set off on our adventure today of trekking across 2,300 miles of land to my new place of residence: Florence, KY.
We started of Right with a slight delay leaving at 11:30 am rather than my projected 10am, but who is counting. Once we were on the road passing all of the beautiful scenery Nevada has to offer: sagebrush, road Kill, and the desert dirt. About lunch time we stopped in the lovely city/town of lovelock...back on the road we continued to see road kill it was really gross: deer, squirrels, foxes, and some I couldn't even tell what they were...Moving on we then came to Utah where what little greenery there is turns into a white wasteland of sulfur smelling salt...That night we retired to our rooms after a quick dip in the hot tub...it would have been better if the hot tub was cold....

Day two July 15

Uneventful...more road kill...oh in Wyoming there are strange wooden structures that are placed in random places along the road and we could not figure out why they are there. At first we were thinking they were wind blocks, then maybe they were made for snow banks; we never did find an answer so it will remain an unsolved mystery. We did see live animals as well cows, a buffalo and antelope (aka waterless beavers: long story)...One Amazing thing was crossing from WY to CO because the scenery change almost instantly to trees and huge rocks.

2007-07-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

Day 3 July 16

A Rest from Driving!!! JoAnna and I stayed in Fort Collins, CO for a day to rest. We also had the opportunity to see lots of friends on Staff with CCC who where at a conference there in the city!! So that was an exciting day!

Day 4 July 17

Back on the road again! Today we drove through the rest of WY and all the way through Nebraska...At lunch we stopped in a little place called Sydney and I filled the car up with some more gas, but not all the way because apparently it was the most expensive place in the US at $3.78 a gallon!!! Ouch!!!
Other than that we saw lots of Corn fields!! Which seemed to follow us all the way down to KY...At dinner time we stopped in Omaha to meet up with JoAnna's dad (who was there on business)...He took us out to a great restaurant! Then we continued on to Des Monies...At the hotel the room was HOT!!!! so we made a tent out of the sheet, moved the bed and blasted the air on us all night! It worked out nicely :-)

Day 5 July 18

It is the finial push to KY today. We continued to pass lots of corn fields and well nothing else oh there was some rain, not much...Then about an hour and a half before we would be in Florence my car (aka Berniqua) had a melt down and decided to over heat, luckily we were at a gas station and a nice family helped us access the car. I put more oil in and we continued the journey without the air on, of course and made it to Brianna's apt with thunderous applause from the sky!!

2007-07-06T09:59:00.000-07:00

For the last week I have gone from Corvallis, OR to Fullerton, CA
In two days I traveled in a car for 20hours, but it was worth it.
I was able to see my grandparents, my aunt and my great aunt.
Now I have returned to Reno for a short time before heading off to KY.
So here is a picture of Reno

The weather here is HOT and DRY, although today we have some cloud coverage!

2007-06-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of Posts lately...I've be carried away with packing and cleaning!

Other than that, Last week I went to a Family Reunion which was really fun. We went Mini-golfing, go-carting and bowling...as well as to Lake Tahoe.

Above is my 2nd cousin Ricky Joe who is 2 and 1/2 (He was hiding the toys under the couch)

Below is my Uncle Gene, Cousin Nathan and my Brother.

2007-06-09T13:02:00.001-07:00

Senior BBQ Send Off
Last night we had our last Cru meeting of the year.
I was supposed to happen on Wednesday, but the Rain changed the plans.
So we held out for the beautiful weather on Friday.
The night was good we had hamburgers, hot dogs, chips and soda.
We set up a volleyball net and some students played Frisbee in the park.
After dinner we said goodbye to the seniors.
It was definitely a night of bitter/sweetness as it was fun to see everyone,
but also knowing it was the last event of the year and having to say goodbye.
Here are some pictures from the BBQ:

The Five Seniors who we said goodbye to and prayed for.

2007-06-09T12:55:00.000-07:00

On Thursday I went to visit my roommate at Work.
She works with preschools and this is one of the conversations I had.

Evan: How old are you?
Me: How old do you think I am?
E: I don't know.
M: Can you guess?
E: 4? 5?
M: No
E: 60?
M: No, I am 24 years old.
E: 24! that's old!
M: Yes it is. (Especially, when thinking about the fact I am two decades older than him)

2007-05-31T17:27:00.000-07:00

On Memorial Day Jason and I went to Portland.

We toured a Submarine, Here are some pictures.

2007-05-24T17:18:00.000-07:00

In the last few weeks the weather has gotten very nice, so here are some
pictures of the beauty here.

2007-05-20T16:09:00.000-07:00

So, I sit with fingers wanting to type profound words about life, but bleak vagueness is all that comes to mind. In the stillness of my room I long for adventure, business and doing...Yet it is in this quietness of being God stills my heart long enough to show me himself and truth about life in him...Living is not in what is next, but the here and now. It is all the moments of waiting and clinging to God. Living is each days small trials and minor hurts being turned over to God and it is conversations about nothing, the small joys in the wonders of each day. Life can not be lived in the future, though I tend to think far ahead, it is lived now, moment by moment as each breath is breathed in the grace of God...

2007-05-13T17:12:00.000-07:00

Bringing Back Childhood

Last night Leah and Lyndsay built a fort for us to sleep in.
Lyndsay even made wildlife so we would feel more like we were camping out.
I was a fun night we all brought out our sleeping bags and blankets, we made popcorn, told stories and read a little from Nancy Drew. It was so much fun! Then we all slept out in the Living Room. Here are some Pictures from out night in our Fort. :-)

2007-05-07T20:13:00.000-07:00

I really like this passage written by

Charles Spurgeon

"All the days of my appointed time will I wait." —Job 14:14

A little stay on earth will make heaven more heavenly. Nothing makes rest so sweet as toil; nothing renders security so pleasant as exposure to alarms. The bitter quassia cups of earth will give a relish to the new wine which sparkles in the golden bowls of glory. Our battered armour and scarred countenances will render more illustrious our victory above, when we are welcomed to the seats of those who have overcome the world. We should not have full fellowship with Christ if we did not for awhile sojourn below, for He was baptized with a baptism of suffering among men, and we must be baptized with the same if we would share his kingdom. Fellowship with Christ is so honourable that the sorest sorrow is a light price by which to procure it. Another reason for our lingering here is for the good of others. We would not wish to enter heaven till our work is done, and it may be that we are yet ordained to minister light to souls benighted in the wilderness of sin. Our prolonged stay here is doubtless for God's glory. A tried saint, like a well-cut diamond, glitters much in the King's crown. Nothing reflects so much honour on a workman as a protracted and severe trial of his work, and its triumphant endurance of the ordeal without giving way in any part. We are God's workmanship, in whom He will be glorified by our afflictions. It is for the honour of Jesus that we endure the trial of our faith with sacred joy. Let each man surrender his own longings to the glory of Jesus, and feel, "If my lying in the dust would elevate my Lord by so much as an inch, let me still lie among the pots of earth. If to live on earth for ever would make my Lord more glorious, it should be my heaven to be shut out of heaven." Our time is fixed and settled by eternal decree. Let us not be anxious about it, but wait with patience till the gates of pearl shall open.

2007-05-03T22:38:00.000-07:00

Stacy's 19th and Peggy's 22nd Birthday
For D-group we went to ice cream for Stacy's Birthday. It was really fun and we laughed a ton as we shared stories about falling both up and down the stairs...
For Peggy a group of CRU people went to Apple Bees for dinner. It was also a good time.

This is me and peggy
(I need to get a pic with Stacy)

2007-05-02T23:37:00.000-07:00

CAR KEYS
After CRU tonight I was getting ready to leave when I realized I didn't have my keys. I searched in my purse, pockets and around where I was sitting...nothing. Then the feeling of "I can't believe it, I locked my keys in my car!", came sweeping over me. So I went out to the parking lot along with Leah, Adena, Jimmy and Chris to assess if in fact they were in the car and if the doors were locked...Not surprisingly they were in the front seat of the driver side with all the doors locked...then I remembered I had answered my phone right after taking the keys out of the ignition and placed them next to my leg, but when I grabbed my purse and got out I thought they were with me...So it is 10:30 Pm and my keys are in my car...Luckily Chris has AAA so he called them and Bob's tow truck company came to the rescue within a matter of minutes (only 15 min or less!!) and just as it was beginning to rain (what a surprise!). I was really impressed with how quickly the tow truck man was able to open the door, it was awesome to watch. And I didn't have to pay because it was with AAA!! So the night ended with a celebration at McMenamins...Which was really fun!

2007-05-01T21:32:00.000-07:00

May!!
I can not believe it is May 1st so here is a short ode to May.

May, May

You came today
Rain fell down like always
I thought the Showers would be through
Yet Rain fell down like always
You came today
May, May

2007-04-30T21:25:00.000-07:00

Moving Day for the Higgs!
Today Kelly and Ryan Moved to Idaho. I will miss them both.
So much stuff came out of such a little apartment! It was close but everything made it into either the car, Truck or U-Hal

2007-04-29T21:12:00.000-07:00

Tea Party
On Saturday I went to a tea party with these two lovely girls 8 and 6. I had a wonderful time drinking orange spice tea and talking about our favorite subject in school, which of course was recess. We ate crackers with meat and cheese and mini butter fingers for dessert. Overall it was a fine tea party and I hope to go to another one soon.

2007-04-06T22:46:00.000-07:00

Post 101
Nothing Special, Just More Pictures

2007-04-05T16:27:00.000-07:00

Footprints on the Shore

Reflecting on the last year and a half of my life I have continually seen only one set of footprints in the sand. It has been hard to see where and if God is truly moving in me and walking with me. Yet I know deep down he is there. I see His work in the lives of others and glimpses of it in my own. Sometimes I wonder if God is who is says he is or if I am who he says I am. I doubt him, I run from him, I linger in places I shouldn't be in, I grieve his heart, But through it all God carries me, he calls me and whispers my names with great affection and love. He brings me to places of hope, when I need it the most; God lifts me up and dries my tears, he pursues me with a passion I hardly comprehend, but most of all he is faithful to reach out for my heart even when I hide it deep in the vast shores of my blackened soul.

Oh Lord you beckon me, strengthen me and pursue the vast depths of my inner being; you alone wash away the guilt and burden I carry; You are my king, my love, my hope, my shelter and my Redeemer. I know you hear the cries of my heart so I will continue to walk along the shore you have designed for me, as rocky as it may be. Be my light and my life, my gracious Lord and King.

2007-04-04T16:14:00.000-07:00

Fishing
One of the highlights from the trip was fishing on the Pacific Ocean, although the main purpose of our outing was to go snorkeling. But as you can see I not only went fishing I went catching. I caught this tuna!!! It was so awesome and a direct answer to prayer. God is so great because he cares enough to allow me to catch a fish. God really made my day in that moment!

2007-04-04T15:40:00.000-07:00

La Playa (The Beach)

After the students left we (the staff team) went to the beach for some time for relaxing.

It was beautiful!!! Here are some Pictures:

2007-04-03T15:10:00.000-07:00

Costa Rica:

I got back on Monday night from our spring break trip.
There were 23 of us who went down to Costa Rica to help with the ministry there.
Much of our time was spent at the University of Costa Rica (UCR)
talking with students about their beliefs and sharing with
them how they can know God personally.
While we were there 50 students heard the gospel and 7 prayed to receive Christ!!!

It was not only great to see the lives of Tico (Costa Rican) student's change,
but also the lives of those who came with us. So many of our students were
sharing their faith for the first time! During the short time there
God began to stir in the students a heart to share with
others the truth they know inside them.

The vast majority of students come from a Catholic background as 70% of the Country would consider themselves catholic. Yet as I talked with students and heard their thoughts, I was struck by the need for a savior. Even with hearing about God they were missing the link of Christ and the satisfaction of knowing God in a personal way.

On Campus at UCR: There are 35,000 students that attend UCR and considered the Harvard of Central America and Even possibly all of South America. Many of the political leaders graduate from UCR.

Our last night there we had a goodbye party with some of the
students we meet during the time we were there.

2007-03-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

Costa Rica Here I come!
On Wednesday I will on a Plane going to Costa Rica!!
There will be about 20 of us staff and students going there to
help Kick off the school year! It will be exciting to see what God will
do this next week there.
Please pray for travel mercies, the staff and students (for courage and boldness)
and for all the students in Costa Rica we will meet and share the gospel with.
May God be opening their hearts and calling them unto himself this week.
Thanks!

2007-03-19T11:30:00.000-07:00

Seattle Rain

Drizzle,
Sprinkle,
Silent,
Fragrant,
Falling,
Spring,
Shower,
Droplet

Seattle Rain

(This is not Seattle, but there is rain :-) and I like the Picture)

2007-03-07T21:31:00.000-08:00

The Beauty of God

2007-03-07T21:21:00.000-08:00

I apologize for the lack of post in the recent weeks, Somehow times has gotten away from me. So I thought I would put up some pictures from my day with the Lord. It was awesome! Especially because it was sunny most of the time I was there! Thanks God!
It was so great to just take time to spend with God at my favorite place to be: the beach. The day was refreshing and I was able to read, journal and take pictures all while meeting God! I love it, God is so good to me!

2007-03-07T20:51:00.000-08:00

Texas:
I went to Texas last week to check out Dallas Theological Seminary.
So here are some pictures.
I am applying to go there this fall.

2007-02-17T18:18:00.000-08:00

Planning: Numerous Hours
Advertising: Hundreds of dollars
Speaker: Thousands of dollars

1,100 Students coming to an event about the effects of Pornography,
800 staying to hear the Gospel
15 making a decision for Christ
Priceless!!

On Thursday we held an event on campus called Porn Nation. The Speaker Michael Leahy is a former porn addict who for the last 3 years has been going on college campus tours to talk to students about the effect pornography has on our relationships with one another and on how we think. Following an intermission (where he gives the option for students to stay or leave) he talks about how God saved him out of his addiction. Then there was a question and answer time. Hear as some pictures from the event.

2007-02-10T17:49:00.000-08:00

Last weekend We were on our annual Winter Retreat:

The weekend was crazy! Lack of sleep was the name of the game. We got to Sisters on Friday night after shopping and having our weekly staff meeting. That night was packed: registration for 130 ish students, the speaker and then Bunko. We ended the activities around midnight...

The next day we had a brunch, worship/teaching time, a Staff Hunt, Followed by free time, dinner, teaching time, men and women's time then hangout time. Also ending near midnight.

Sunday we were all up by 6am because we were staying at a church so we had to be gone no later than 8 am with everything cleaned...

After coming back and talking with students I would say the Winter retreat was a success as they were challenged spiritually and they formed new relationships...Here are some pics...

2007-02-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

Perfection

The deep longing of the soul wants to be enough
It is ever in wanting for the image of perfection
Yet, at the time of conception it was stained, lost and filled with darkness
What hope is there for this wretched soul?
Christ

Came
Heart Claimed
Renewed to light
Introduced as the Bride
Sealed for all eternity
Taken as his redeemed

Perfection in His blood covers this soul of death
Now complete, from the light in Thee
Thank You
Oh Savior and King

2007-01-29T19:56:00.000-08:00

Women's Retreat

This last weekend I went on our Cru Women's Retreat.
It was held in Sun River, which is about a 2.5-3hr drive for those who do not stop much or for very long. We made it there in 5hrs. Needless to say we stopped a few times on the way there, but I guess that should be expected we are women.

Our time there was fast, but also good fro building friendships and getting to know new people. We had two speakers: Erin spoke about the importance of friendships with women and Leslie spoke about our relationship with God. Both talks were challenging.

Here are some Pics:

2007-01-15T20:47:00.000-08:00

Void:

Empty
Nothing, Needing
Lost
Unaware, Unfilled
Ineffective
Desperate, Deprived

That is what I am
without

GOD

2007-01-11T13:20:00.000-08:00

Snow Day!
If you can't guess by the title...It snowed today (well actually last night)!
We were all so excited, especially Lyndsay because she didn't have to go to work today.
So to start off the day right, we went frolicking in the show, then made a snowman that we name Tommy the truck driver...Then we went inside to warm up, have hot chocolate and watch a movie.

What a great day! I love the snow! Here are some pictures from the day.
Looking our my bedroom window.

Reflection in a "pond" of water.

Tommy the Trucker Snowman.

2007-01-08T22:29:00.000-08:00

Thoughts
Do you ever just sit and do nothing, though you know there were millions of things
you should be doing or thinking about?
There are times when I am in a daze and I know I need to accomplish something,
but I don't know what that something is...

2007-01-08T22:14:00.000-08:00

This last week my sister came to visit me! She arrived on her birthday so we went to the OMSI museum, drove to Corvallis, watched movies and had a chocolate cake...Throughout the week we went to see the play Little Women, went to a game night and we redecorated my room or rather put up decorations. Annie also made amazing dinners and fixed our washer!!! Yeah for that! Here are some Pics of my newly furnished walls. :-)