I just wanna blog!!!!!

Why does it have to be so hard!!! I have an iPhone, for Pete's sake! It takes beautiful pictures and then I can blog it right from my phone! *Sigh* Well....I'm at the beginning of a new year...yet again (funny how it rolls around about the same time every year...) so maybe...just maybe...I'll create a new habit. Habitual blogging! :-) 

Only time will tell...

Take a Walk with Me...

I love walks. I love them even more at dusk. Everything seems to be heightened. The colors, the scents, even the sounds. Each step I take I'm seeing, hearing, or smelling something that feeds my soul. And now that I have an iPhone I'm able to capture some of these moments, though only for our eyes. I can't capture the smell of the water as I pass a sprinkler. The sound of a child giggling on the porch. The scent of the blossoms that cover the trees. The sound of something scurrying in the bush. The sound of the cardinal high in the tree. The scent of friends grilling in their back yard. These things along with the beauty I see with my eyes make up the whole experience of a walk through God's amazing creation.

The beauty of blooms...

Even the beauty of the weeds...

The sun trying to come through the trees as it sets...

An empty road...

A perfect climbing tree...

A dream...

Simplicity...

But more than anything else....the beauty of love forever true...

And yet I still don't feel like I've properly conveyed the whole experience to you. So next time, you'll just have to come with me. :-)

The Dark Side

Having lost over 30 lbs now, I've gotten to the point where I actually don't mind having a photo taken of me now and then....it also means I've turned to the dark side. I now take.....selfies. *Gasp* I know, I know. A 28 yr young woman who has adopted the practices of the typical teenager. What can I say? It's one of the side effects of becoming a more physically attractive version of me. ;-) 

Off to camp Monday with a bunch of kids! Have a good weekend/ week, ya'll!

Oops....

Well I guess I didn't do the once a month thing....lol The story of my blog-life. :-P But!!!! I have good news and bad news.....

Bad news first. My dinosaur laptop finally gave up the ghost. I worked it to death editing photos and browsing the Internet. lol It had a good life and served me well. Finances being what they are though I won't be looking into getting a new one for a bit yet. In the mean time, the good news! I now have a smart phone!!! :-D When I first got it I said it was almost like having a laptop and I'm believing that more and more. lol Blogging  is the next thing that I'm learning to do on it. So hopefully I'll do a little better (enjoy it more??) at the whole blogging thing. :-)

As for an update one recent events? Well I'm gonna be an Auntie again times TWO this November!!! And right now I'm getting geared up for the first big summer event-Church camp! :-) There's been lots more going on and is even more coming up but that's what's on the calendar right now.

See ya'll around hopefully sooner rather than later! :-)

Jan/2013 Happy New Year!

So....I'm gonna give it another shot! This whole blogging thing. lol As the Summer hit last year all hope of doing a daily/365 blog was completely lost but ... I'm thinking I might be able to do a post once a month. So here's my first post of the year! (yes, I'm technically 21 days late but shhh...don't tell lol)

Though late, the year is still new. I love the beginning of a year. It feels so fresh. You can feel the mistakes and the oldness of the previous year slip away into the past and you see brand new days ahead full of completely mistakeless moments. Last year was pretty amazing for the most part. It definitely had it's dips though they didn't out weigh the highs. Now I am looking forward to 2013 and it's possibilities. :-)

We've packed a lot into the new year already! A church birthday party, the Secret Sister Banquet, a weekend trip to see my girlfriend, a photo shoot, and all of life's daily crazies. lol 

So! Happy New Year to ya again and may your 2013 be blessed!!! 

See ya next month! :-)

Autumn

Autumn is my favorite season. 

I love the colors, the sounds, the smells, the very air. It invigorates and energizes me. It gets me excited and ready to do anything. I love my walks even more this time of year. The whole season seems to clear my head and enable me to really think about stuff. I guess you could call me an Autumn junkie. lol One way or the other though, I love it. But, the turning of the season doesn't mean life slows down any. I'm still running around with everyday life plus additional activities. But I'm having a wonderful time in the midst of the chaos. A wonderful time enjoying the colors, sounds, smells, walks, and busyness because I get to do it all with the Lord by my side. He has made everything so beautiful and is making a beautiful thing out of my life one day at a time. I don't deserve His love and mercy yet I find myself the receiver of it each and every day. 
I haven't been on in awhile so I just wanted to drop you all a line to let you know that I'm still here. :-) I hope that you all are having a blessed Autumn as well!

PS The photo is actually from my phone from one of my walks on my favorite trail. :-)

Summer 2012! A Blessed Time :-)

It has been a crazy but wonderful Summer. :-)

Got to see two dear friends get married (one of them in Texas - Road Trip!)

 Attempted to get an amazing sunset...decided I need a better lens.

Celebrated the 4th of July with family :-)

Went to Bible camp and heard some amazing preaching while having a wonderful time!

 Hosted our 8th annual youth rally which was maybe the best we've had yet! A truly blessed time! 

Had a birthday part :-)

And even remembered to grab my camera for a few amazing moments. :-)

Such as almost catching lightning on film for the first time in a long time.

I've definitely kept busy but it's all been good and each step of the way I've been reminded in so many ways how blessed I am. Life always has it's ups and downs but this year it really has been more ups than downs. Or maybe I'm just learning better how to trust the Lord... Either way I'm thankful and give all the glory to my amazing, loving, wonderful Lord. :-) I hope that your Summer has been just as amazing.