School Drool.

School starts next Monday, and honestly I am not excited about it at all... If you would have asked 3 weeks ago... I would have told you that I was more then ready to go back.  I know I wanted structure and a routine, but I don't know if I am ready for it.  I just have been praying for an easy transition... and not to much homework. :)

What I am looking forward to is coaching basketball again.  I am really looking forward to that.  I honestly thought about not doing it, but I was like why not?  It was a great experience last year, and I love all those girls, why not give it another go.  It works well with my schedule and it will be fun! Espeically because I scheduled my classed all in the morning so they would be out of the way by practice time!  So here's to another season of Red Devil basketball!

I was also thinking that this morning when I got out of bed, I had an extra pep in my step.  No everyone it's not a guy!  It's just the feeling of knowing you are on the right path.  It's the feeling of knowing I am exactly where God wants me.  I think that feeling is hard to come by.  Last week I didn't feel like that.  I had this dark cloud hanging over me.  A cloud that was following me around, a cloud that I was allowing to follow me.  Well its a new week, and today is a new day. 

I leave on Thursday and head for Spokane for the weekend.  I am attending the Women of Faith conference, and boy am I excited!  I am really looking for to spending some much need quality time with Debbie and her amazing family!  I don't know what the conference is all about, but I am open to whatever it is! And honestly I really like Spokane.  I liked living there, what I didn't like what the darn winter... I hate snow!!!  I am really excited that fall is the a few short weeks away.  I can't wait to pull out my boots and sweaters!! YAY to Fall!!

I am hoping to be getting a new car here soon... Yes I want to get rid of my beloved Nelly!  She is such a gas hog, and with driving back and forth to Yakima, I defitnitely need to something that is a little more gas friendly.  But we will see...

Megan and Paul's Big Day (pictures)

Here are a few pictures from this weekends amazing wedding!  I had such a great time.  It was great to get to be a part of something so amazing!  Love you Both!

Here I am... Feeling Beautiful! 



Dance Floor




Me, the Gorgeous Bride Megan, and Carrie




My Favorite Shot of me!!



I caught another bouquet... Yes that makes three this year! Oh Man!!

These are just a few of my favorites from the wedding... if you have me on Facebook I have a whole bunch more there... 

Wedding SUMMER

I have been to 6 wedding this summer... Starting May 21st, and ending 9.10.11!  I would have to say that all the wedding were beautiful and I enoyed them all, but this past weekend being apart of the wedding was something else.  Megan and Paul met through eHarmony about 2 years ago.  I knew instantly that they would get married.  I remember the first time Megan mentioned him to Carrie and I.  She was so giddy.  I knew that this time around it would be different.  Paul is a great guy... He's absolutely perfect for Megan! 

The weekend couldn't have went any better!  I have never felt so happy for anyone as I am for these two.  I went down to Hermiston 2 weekends ago to help Megan with last minute things.  Megan is quiet possibly the most organized bride I have ever met.  She had totes lining the walls with things for the wedding, all organized and neat.  I was very impressed, but I wouldn't expect any thing less from her.  She has always been so organized!  Well we worked the weekend away... (not really)!  But I felt that it was a successful weekend of getting stuff done.

The week flew by and I was headed down to Hermiston on Thursday with my best friend Carrie.  We arrived at Megan and Paul's around 9.  We grilled Paul about the possible handsome men that were going to be at the wedding... Then Paul headed off to work... We talked and had a glass of wine, then headed off to bed.  I just kept thinking Megan is getting married in 2 days... wow... I still can't believe its came and gone!  Anyway, back to the amazing weekend...

We woke up Friday morning and headed to the reception site.  Megan and Paul's reception was going to be at Paul's Mom and Dads house.  Which is gorgeous.  When we arrived around 8, tents were already up, and tables were being set out, along with chairs.  We went inside where the aunts and Paul's mom were hard a work, slicing bread, cutting potatoes, and watermelon.  You could see the love they all had, laughs were coming out of the kitchen... We helped out, and then headed to get the best pedicure of my life, and the best manicure too... Followed by a much needed spray tan!!  Headed back to Paul's parents house... and I locked my keys in the car... Thank Goodness for Paul's brother Thomas... who in 10 minutes flat had my car unlocked! 

We headed back to the amazing Family Suite Megan had gotten us and got ready for the rehearsal, and rehearsal dinner.  So much fun, and laughs were had that night.  We headed to bed after hanging with the Groom and Groomsmen...  It was 11:56 pm, and I wanted to wait until midnight to tell Megan that she was getting married today.  So as soon as the clock struck 12, I announced to the room... That Megan is getting married today... Then it was off to a night of tossing and turning... I was excited Megan was getting married... So was she because she got up at 5 to start getting ready for her big day.

I was wide awake with her... I honestly have never felt so loved.  Megan treated all her bridemaids like royalty.  From getting our pedis and manis done, and then getting our hair done to Megan paying for our dresses, shoes and everything in between.  She has been the best bride ever!  Well we headed to the salon, and got our hair done.  Then back to the hotel where I got my makeup done and helped Megan into her dress.  Oh man she made a beautiful bride.  Our flowers arrived, and boy were they just so pretty.  They were absolutely the prettiest flowers I have ever seen.  

We loaded up and headed to the picture spots, and boy was it sooo hot!!  We took a few pictures then headed to the church... took some more pictures, and waited for the wedding to start. 

The wedding went off with out a hitch and so did the amazingly beautiful reception.  The food was more then amazing, and so was the desserts....  We danced the night away, and I possibly ate way to much.  The alcohol was flowing and everyone was having a great time.

BUT... most of you would think that the party ended there, but they had a Sunday brunch with 100 of there closest friends and family.  It was so much fun too.  The food again was fabulous.  Just getting time to sit with Megan was great and actually get to talk to her.  I got to thank her for letting me be apart of her big day. 

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Reflection.

Reflection-


Today I woke up, drug myself out of bed in hopes of feeling refreshed and anew.  Well honestly that has not happened.  I feel like I am slipping further and further away from the things I once loved and appreciated.  So I decided I really needed to sit down and figure out what the heck is wrong with me.  Figure it out... Reflect on whatever it is... and move forward.  Well as of right now I still haven't figured it out, but there's something I do know... My heart isn't heavy anymore... and I am loving my Savior more and more.  I realized that I haven't been spending enough time in the Word, I haven't been giving Him my all.  He gives me his on a daily basis, and I neglect to except that.  It's an easy fix, find the time, because I have it... to read and study and learn and grow. 


Life goes by faster then you could have ever imagined when you were growing up.  When I was just a little kid I can remember saying I wish I was a big kid... the from big kid to teenager... then from a teenager to an adult.  Well I am an adult, and I wish I was a kid again.  Because being an adult and not having all your dreams come true sucks.  Growing up you have a plan, and right now my "plan" isn't coming true.  I catch myself always thinking about "my plan", and I realize... it's not my plan that matters... It's Gods plan for me that matters, and that I have to trust in that.  That's what I have to rely on.  I say that I trust in God's plan for me... until I wake up and say, "why not me?"... I shouldn't question God's intentions for my life.  But it's easy too... it's easy to wander from the path He has laid before me...  Struggling with this daily isn't fun... and honestly that's what wearing me down.  Thinking about everything He has given the people around me, but hasn't given to me... Then out of nowhere it hits me... He has given me so much... He has given me everything I need... He gave me His life... Amazing... Self pity is an ugly trait to have... it's a nasty thing, and if allowed will swallow you whole...


But if you stay focused on the greatness the Lord has provided life isn't so bad.  Life is exactly how He wants it, and from now on I will rest in that.  The Lord loves me unconditionally... and just knowing that is enough.  I will trust in that.  I sometime sit and remind myself that He chose me... He chose me... Me of all people... What a great feeling


So as I set forth with the rest of my life, I know there will be times where I allow myself to feel bad about my situation... but it will never be anywhere close to the things Jesus went through for me... I have been really selfish lately... and that's another ugly trait.  Something I will continue ask God to rid me of.

Weird Spot...

Lately, I have been thinking that I am kind of in a weird spot.  I feel like I am stuck between 3 different spots.  I was driving today when it hit me... Well as most of you know I am not married nor do I have a boyfriend... So that subtracts me from getting invited to hangout with my married friends and their children because I might get bored... (actually I don't know their reasons) Then all of the friends that I have had forever are getting married or are married... I just feel like I am not as fun as a single women.  Then there's my younger friends who just want to go out and party, and that's definitely not me.  I just find it hard to be where I am at in life.  Not to say that I am not happy, but this kind of sucks...

I am sure people struggle with this all the time.  It's how life works.  Maybe it's because my best friend is getting married on Saturday.  My other best friend lives on the East Coast,  and my other in Couer de Alene.   Well I guess it's time for me to make some new single friends...

Other news in my life... School starts in 2 weeks and I am super excited about that!  I don't think I have been so excited for school since I was in kindergarden!   I just know I am on the right track... Having such peace about something is a great feeling... And it's all because of God, and I know He has lead me to this exact spot. I could not be more thankful either.

I have also been working at a salon in Zillah that I absolutely love!  The girls are all fabulous and make me laugh... I love working there!

lazy.

I laugh at the fact that I promised a blog of epic proportions and I have not been able to come up with anything of those proportions... haha!  Nothing epic goes on in my life anymore, and to say that I am sorry about that would be a total and complete lie.  I live a simple life.  I have the same routine every week, and I find myself becoming more and more of a home body as the days go on. 

I laugh because I always say that I have no friends.  No one to do anything with.  No one to call up to hangout.  No one to go to the movies with.  And every time I say this I chuckle to myself.  Perhaps its me who doesn't want to hang out.  Perhaps its me who doesn't want to go to the movies.  I don't know.  Here's the thing, I am not lonely, sad, or unhappy with my life.  I am content in my everyday activities.  I find joy and peace in my quiet time.  I find that I am most happy curled up on a couch reading... 

Now don't get me wrong... I enjoy dinner with my girlfriends, or just hanging out with them. I enjoy spending time with whoever wants to spend time with me.  Honestly I think that its my lazy bone that wins out most of the time.  It's easy to stay home, I live with 5 people that I adore. 

I do have a very busy weekend schedule though.  One of my dearest friends is getting married in a week, and has a few things that need to get done.  So I told her that I would be more then willing to help out.  I am seriously looking forward to spening sometime with her, before she gets hitched.  And the closer the wedding comes the more excited I get.  SINGLE GUYS is what a wedding is all about... haha just kidding... definitely not!  I am excited to get my hair and nails done... to wear a goregous dress, and watch my friend get married to an amazing man. I already know the wedding will be goregous, and I know for sure Megan will be too... I have been going over her bustle in my sleep... making sure I get everything perfect.  I am seriously looking forward to it... Expect a blog about it...