Man In Fur

Aspen welcomed me with the classic "Man in Fur". When I worked at The Ritz, my boss would come in and say "Maninfur, quick...maninfur." I would then go out of the store and find the man in fur. It was always followed by me coming back in with a giggle or a 'oh my' look on my face. Thanks to my dad who took this fabulous picture of the classic, MANINFUR.

Blog Worthy

After months and months of no blogs...today I experienced something so hilarious, I knew it would re-inspire fellow bloggers to return to my page. The pictures below can only be a product of one beautiful thing...Young Life Polar Bear weekend at The Creek!

Katie Graves

So, this summer I had the priveledge of knowing the amazing Katie Graves and I just got these pictures back of us. Aren't they so fun?

4th of July Pics

Better late than never!

Bella Ru

I love these Kids

If you've been wondering where I've been for the past few months, I've been hanging out with this crazy bunch at Lakeview! The college counselors have made my summer great. I love them all so much and don't know what I would have done without them this summer. It has been fun to grown, laugh and serve with them. Thanks LV!

In Christ Alone

We sang this song this morning with Young Life leadership at camp. We're entering into their last week at Carolina Creek and it has been a joy to work with these people. It's been a really beautiful couple of weeks to see 59, 109 and 61 jr. high students making 1st time decisions to follow Christ. Each week the new believers walk the camp and we meet up with them at the end to celebrate. It always makes me cry. Here is my new favorite hymn:

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Bella got JUMPED

Yes, my dog (whom we re-named Bella) got eaten by two other dogs last week. Luckily, she survived and after spending a week in her bed, she's back to her old self- for the most part. Ross took her over to a friends house and their two dogs jumped on her and treated her like a chew toy. The dogs were so fierce, Ross even got bit on the ear. She was so scared, she pooped all over herself and she had bite marks all over her. I cannot believe this happened to our dog...she is now afraid of all dogs and wants to stay inside...we need to work on that since she is going to be 80 pounds.

Matt & Kiva's Wedding

Last night we went to Kiva and Matt Mann's wedding in Houston. It was so great to witness these two great people get married. It was also a blast from my college past getting to catch up with all the old gang. It's weird to see people with two and three kids and then to not even recognize others. An evening away from Huntsville with great friends was just what we both needed. Here are some photos.

The Happy Couple

Me & Fine Kelly

The Beautiful Bride, Kiva

The new dad, Scott Nunnelly (Kristen had their baby on Tuesday)

Rachel, Thomas, Seth & Jared

Brandon

Oren Martin

Introducing....our dog!

We got a dog this morning! Coming out of the Walmart parking lot, I spotted a 'Free Puppies' sign. When we got there all 5 pups where there. We got the pick of the litter with this little sleepy girl. She is just too funny because all she wants to do is lay around outside. We had to sneak her in while she was sleeping...we'll see how it goes when she wakes up. Don't you love her? Her name is Fender. We came up with the name a few years back.