Monday, July 28, 2008

Happy Engagement!






My sister Ruthann and her fiance Dustin got engaged this past Friday night. Super exciting! They are planning an October 18 wedding in Colorado and a reception in Iowa later this year. She has been really organized ( taking after me of course :) and has a lot planned already.

My new collection~



I have been starting to collect "Fiesta Ware". It is colorful and can be quite fun to collect. I am planning on building a cabinet in my kitchen to display and have for practical reasons. I have many more colors to go.

For Marcie


Marcie-
Here is your family's former cat- Spicy. She's sitting on my lap right now. Her and Tinkerbell live here now since Esther is staying with us for a bit. They are sweet cats who really love each other.

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Heavy Heart

I was just informed that a high school classmate killed himself. I just don't understand. I know it's hard because I have never been in someone's shoes where they find that's the only way out.

I just saw this guy last week at my dealership. We chatted and caught up with life- and I heard a lot about his future plans. I don't understand.

On my way home tonight I was just humbled by the Lord's goodness. My classmate has been married and divorced twice, at the age of 24.

I think it's so hard to understand because I have a Lord who has saved me. I am so incredibly thankful for my amazing husband who I would never even consider divorcing and an enternal hope.

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On a happier note, my garden is growing. I am trying to find good recipes for zucchini bread because I have a ton. I seriously thinks it grows overnight. We also have tomatoes, basil, watermelon, and peppers growing. It's kind of fun- and saves us money.

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We had a fun surprise when Amos' brother Nathaniel and family came into town from New Mexico. We have the most beautiful nieces in the world. They are so sweet. Ida would just let me hold her and she wrapped herself around me and gave me the biggest hugs and kisses. Naomi is the oldest niece who is beautiful, tall, and sings with this mature jazzlike voice. So sweet. Audrey, the baby, is adorable and so beautiful. I would hold her and she would put her head on my shoulder and cuddle. It was a blast to spend time with the whole family.



Sunday, July 6, 2008

4th of July Conference!

We had a blast this past weekend at Hidden Acres. We were challenged spiritually and had a great time with friends. We even had a fun game of spoons with many girls- I think we all had some war wounds. It was a blast!