Monday, August 25, 2008

Camp

About a month ago I went to camp. Yes, that's right I am 24 and still going to camp! I actually was there as a leader with the students in my students ministry. The first camp I went to was with high school students and it was at Covenant College. This campus is on Look-out Mountain, Georgia and absolutely beautiful. It was an amazing week of worship and being with God, and of course the students! It was hard to be away from Ryan and Reed, but it is always neat to see God show up - and he did! One of my favorite activities I was privleged to do with the students was caving. This was not exactly what I expected. I guess I thought we would be walking through the caves looking at the cool formation - like what I have heard of Marianna Caverns. Oh no! Were we in for a surprise! When we arrived we were taken into a room given helmets with lights, gloves and KNEE PADS! This should have been a warning as to what I was about to do. We were in the caves for about 2 hours, crawling and climbing over deep caverns and in little spaces. There were a few moments I was sure I could do it, but the students were such an encouragement! I have a few fun pictures of camp, and of the caving experience!!

The view from Covenant - you can almost see the city below in the distance of the picture

This is not me...but it is a good example of the size holes we were climbing in!!!
The whole group. This space was considered very large!!

Overall, camp was amazing and I feel blessed to have been able to go!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

About Time!

Whew! It has been way too long since I last blogged. I keep thinking I need to update the blog, but there have been so many things that have happened it seems to overwhelming...and I never get to it! :) So here is a start...

Shortly after Father's Day my grandparents and my mom came for a visit. It was nice to catch up and great for Reed to spend some more time with them!



4 generations!

Monday, June 16, 2008

Happy Father's Day

Yesterday was Father's Day and to celebrate we went to a car show with Ryan's Dad. Ryan always enjoys showing off his Red Truck, and I am always proud of him showing off his hard work. We had a good time at the show, even if it was exceptionally hot! Nevertheless, I got some great pictures of the family - with my new camera (thanks Mom). Hope you enjoy!





Reed's new "trick" is giving kisses! And he loves kissing his Daddy!

I feel so privileged to be married to such an amazing man, who loves God with all his heart and loves others well! I am so thankful that he is the father of my son, and Reed is so fortunate to have him as a Dad!

I love you, Ryan! Thanks for being the man you are!

Monday, June 2, 2008

Birthday Celebration!

Reed turned 1 on Friday, but Saturday was the celebration. Ryan and I took Reed to the beach, with his family! It was a beautiful day and Reed really enjoyed it! We then, came home and cooked out, and opened presents. We sang to Reed and I even made him a cupcake, but he wasn't interested in it at all! Oh well...next year!!

Here are a few pictures of our fun festivities!

Reed in his big boy carseat

walking on the beach

cheesin'



And then the party....

not interested....

on his new toy from Mimi

he was excited

Daddy reading a book to Reed


Reed also got a great play set for outside, but my battery had died, yet again, by the time that was put together! But he has had lots of fun on it!! Thanks Grandma and PawPaw!






Wedding fun!

A week ago we went to see one of my best friends get married to an amazing man! We stayed in her dad's house, with all of the other bridesmaids, and some other close friends. We had a great time!

At the rehearsal brunch

At the reception

Chel's sister made those cakes. And I helped decorate them! It was quite a process!!

These girls and friends you only find once in your life!! They are amazing!


I know that I have been blessed with amazing people in my life - and these are just a few of them!

Friday, May 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Reed!!



I saw a friend of mine put up pictures on her daughters 1st birthday and I couldn't wait 'till Reed turned 1 so I could see how much he has changed in the last year! It is AMAZING!! This year has been a year I will never forget - and I feel so blessed to have this precious boy in my life!! May 30, 2007




May 30, 2008


We are celebrating Reed's birthday tomorrow, with a trip to the beach and some fun after. I will post more pictures of that later, and some from this past weekend.
In the meantime - HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY REED! WE LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!