funny faces, fun places

Places I've been, people I've seen, adventures that happened.

May 2008- Friends since plaid pleated skirts and red polos were dress code.

These two women faithfully are pursuing the Lord's call on their life and their friendship to me is irreplaceable! I miss these crazy fun ladies.

June 2008- After nearly being swept away by the flood waters in my car, I made it home in 9 hours and was a guest at the A + wedding... Lindsey and Ryan. Momsie and I take a snapshot.

July 2008- Enjoying pie (French Silk & Strawberry) at the Kulhman's house. A little weekend away full of relaxing, Noah's baseball, Whistle Binkey's food, and grilled kabobs!

August 2008- These two wonderful people sponsored me for the Leadership Summit broadcast at Eaglebrook Church. Jean volunteers with New Life and her husband Bob retired from Medtronic... a popular Minnesota place of employment.

August 2008- Katie's friend got married outside of Oshkosh, WI, so we took a little roadtrip across Wisconsin and on the way found a great big bear to take pictures with at the WI Dells. She's pretty cool. We're buds.

August 2008- This is Liala with a sour face... she had an ear infection and wasn't very smiley. Actually, this is how she usually looks at me- especially when I'm dancing and singing in the kitchen. She's one year old now and that's the dress I got her for her birthday.

that crazy horizon

I can't believe the end of August is approaching. With the Minnesota State Fair excitement on the horizon, I know we'll roll into September in no time at all. All the kiddies are getting ready to head back to school, and I am not--> for the 2nd Fall in a row.

I spent a lovely weekend with the Kuhlman family in pleasant Elgin, MN. We got to go to our favorite restaurant in Rochester Whistle Binkey's. We grilled kabobs and watched some baseball while we worked on our tan. It was highly relaxing and a nice break from serverland at wedding receptions.

I went with a friend as a guest to a wedding and reception held at Spencer Lake Christian Camp. It's beautiful country out there... WAY out there. Definitely off the beaten path. It sorta renewed my faith in matrimony. (Being a server makes you critical and skeptical of all that stuff) Just seeing two people- definitely in love & definitely having fun with Christ as their center... it's touching.

My good friends Michelle and Jon waved goodbye to the great city of Minneapolis and moved back to Brookfield, WI. It was sad to see them go, but I'm happy for their new opportunities back in the great cheese state.

I helped coordinate a surprise party for my dear friend Erin Bell. She turned 24 and definitely needed a little help celebrating! A Como Park picnic with all her favorite things was all it took and she was one happy & surprised lady. (Note: when using buttermilk powder in a cake mix- add water...unless of course you want your cake to weigh 20 lbs.)

Things I have learned:

- Adding water to liquid soap is annoying.

- It's hard to say goodbye to an adorable 6 yr old.

- Time really does go faster when you grow up.

- Joshua of the Bible models great courage and faith in the face of fear and uncertainty.

- Miss Angie's music still sounds amazing post-high school.

- Spreading yourself too thin is simply unpleasant.

- No matter where you go, you'll always miss someone.

- Zoomba is a fabulous way to workout.

- Free hip hop dance lessons are always better with friends!

- It's much better to see the world through a quirky lense.

You should just know God has been working in my heart and changing some things and causing me to surrender other things. There may be a drastic change on the horizon... stay tuned.