so that didn't work...

well that didn't work at all.  i'm sorry.
so here's a list of what i'm thankful for - days 2-14

2: my husband - love of my life and my best friend.
3: my dog - endless source of entertainment and love
4: new boots - they make me happy
5: my family - support & encouragement for life!
6: my health
7: my friends - such a big part of my life - couldn't handle it without them.
8: katie baby - this little person will cheer me up in a heartbeat.
9: my cat - snuggles galore
10: my dad - this is his birthday and he's the best.
11: travel plans - ready to explore the world
12: david crowder band - went to their farewell tour on this day & it. was. amazing. - thankful for the encouragement of this music
13: outdoor movies - especially on nice crisp nights
14: dinner with friends - :)

this wedding...

...is a big distraction!  a fun one but definitely a big one.  i am really enjoying looking at all the thing we need to decide on but when they all hit at once, it's overwhelming.  

throughout our short time of engagement, God has come through in mighty ways.  i'm continually amazed at the way He is using my talented friends to help me with this wedding.  i've got one friend doing pictures.  another friend making/decorating the cake.  another friend traveling here to do all the flowers.  yet another one coming to do my hair & makeup.  another helping me with the cost of my dress.  God has provided each one and i am soooo thankful. 

the distraction of turning 30

well, i have been 30 now for three days.  i'm still getting adjusted to this fact!  i had a fabulous birthday.  in fact, it might have been one of the best ever.  i felt very loved by family and friends.  it was just a happy day.

i thought a lot about all that happened over the last ten years.  i don't remember all of it but many things did stand out.  i thought i would list the most important ones...

-i worked at summer camp
-i transferred to a smaller college
-i graduated from college!
-i worked at a radio station (& had lots of fun doing it!)
-i got my first children's ministry internship
-i discovered my love for children's ministry
-i moved to texas
-scarlett the wonder cat came into my life
-i discovered that i didn't like to be that far away from everyone i knew
-i became independent
-i moved back to georgia
-i got my first real children's ministry job.
-my papa died.
-i lost my first real children's ministry job.
-i moved to florida
-my grandma died
-lucy came to live with me
-i met, dated, and broke up with my first boyfriend
-i bought a house
-i became a certified christian educator in the United Methodist Church
-met some amazing people
-loved my God
-participated in some awesome Bible studies
-dated some other boys
-fell in love with my tiny neighbors
-sold & bought a car all by myself!
-got my puppy

it has been a busy and adventure filled ten years.  i can't wait to see what God has in store for the next ten! 

things i'm thankful for (2009 edition) version 2.0

kitty cats
my macbook
family adventures
christmas decorations
diet coke
fuzzy slippers
dominoes (the game - not the pizza)
the nice man at O'Reillys auto parts who changed the battery in my car
emmet otters jug band christmas
elf