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my super-talented sister

Thought I would take a second to brag on my super-talented, cake making/decorating sister! Doesn't this cake look fabulous? Not only do her cakes look beautiful, they taste scrupciously-delumcious!! Hopefully all will be as lucky as I and get to eat one of her cakes someday :)

P.S. the cake was for a baby shower.....too cute!

things that make you go hmmmm....

fall is in the air

Yep, fall is on its way!! When I woke up this morning @ 9am, it was 55 outside, lovely! I have seen a few trees whose leaves are starting to change and of course what would fall be without college football Saturday. As I write this, I'm watching Notre Dame being brutalized by Michigan. I LOVE fall. It's definitely my favorite season, and I am so excited to be able to experience a true fall with beautiful leaves and all!!! I just need to get out some decorations and buy a few pumpkins and I'll be set! On to more important things....

As I was spending some time with the Lord today, I read a few journal entries from the past several months and my heart was so encouraged to see all that the Lord has done. So many of my cries before the Lord have been answered. I think this fall is especially exciting to me because of the new season that lay ahead. Here are so things that I was reminded of as I reflected today:

What I claim as my life verse, which the Lord gave my freshman year at A&M.....
"Yet those who wait for the Lord
Will gain new strength;
They will mount up with wings like eagles,
They will run and not get tired,
They will walk and not become weary."

.....those who truly wait and hope in the Lord, will not be disappointed! Psalm 33 even further expresses that "the eye of the Lord is on those who hope for His lovingkindness". I have walked out of a long season of waiting and I am so thankful that I waited. That I didn't give up when there were so many times that it seemed that was the best option. That I didn't run away when I was given the chance. But, that through the power of the sustaining Holy Spirit, I was able to endure and wait and place my hope in the Lord. I wish I could say that I always did this well and with complete contentment and peace.....I didn't. But, His grace is sufficient and I am so thankful!!!!! I know there are so many more things I will learn from this past season, but right now, I am going rejoice in thanksgiving for a season of waiting and for the blessed time that lay ahead! If you are waiting, keep on. You WILL be blessed in the end of that waiting and you will be so thankful you waited. May we endure until Christ's return!

sea of orange

This past Saturday, I had the privilege of going to my first UT (tennessee that is) football game. Thanks to the Marions; myself, Joe, AJ and Zack enjoyed an exciting game! Even though it wasn't Kyle Field, I still had a whole lot of fun! There was a HUGE crowd there and I definitely sang "Rocky Top" loud and proud as Troy Freeman advised me! I don't think I've ever heard one song played so many times at a single game, but I definitely know the chorus now. Here are a few pics for your viewing pleasure....

the "T"

Joe, AJ and Zack enjoying some football.

Joe and I and the sea of orange (I think we look super-imposed, but it's legit)

A few similarities between UT football and Aggie football....

1. The Block T....although I must say the Noble Men of Kyle look better in my opinion

2. Loyal fans

3. A dog for a Mascot (Smokey and Rev)

remembering

I'm sure today has been a day filled with sorrow for many Americans. Those who lost loved ones 5 years ago today, those who have lost loved ones in the war that followed and those who presently live with the abscence of a loved one who is serving this great nation in a far away land. I believe that we must all continue to remember. Remember to say a genuine "Thank You" to those who wear a military uniform, remember to pray for those who are overseas and their families who are back home, remember to pray for their protection, remember to thank God for the protection he has given this country. I read an article today that really made me think....whether or not you agree with the war, we all have the duty to pray for these families...."the effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much"....for these men and women have sacrificed more than most of us could imagine for so many people they don't know. I have been blessed with friends who have chosen to sacrifice and serve this country. Some have lost their lives, some have sacrificed their bodies, and some continue to choose the more difficult road each day they serve.

Here are a few of those names that you can remember to thank God for and pray for:

• Jim McBrayer
• Aaron May
• Bret White
• Dalen Bunch
• Chris Stearns
• Andy Sole
• Clint Weber
• Joseph Weber
• Blake Sawyer
• Clif Kennedy
• Carson Weeks
• David Silva
• Luke Reynard
• Mike Berry

Thanks to all you men for serving. For giving so much, to so many you will never know. I believe our nation is blessed because of men like you!

mentoring marathon

Boys to Men 2nd Annual Mentoring Marathon was a success!! Lots of kids completed their goals and had a great time doing so!! I think the most laps completed, other than Coach Marion (who did a full marathon), was 28, which is 14 miles. Here are a few pictures from the festivities....

Me and Leslie with a few girls from Girlfriends.....
this is Amber who completed her goal and won an IPOD.....YEAH AMBER!!!!
this is AJ and his mentor Silas.....
this is Coach Marion who did a full marathon
Me and Amber on the bungee run.

a feast fit for a king

I came home on Friday and look what I found....Lex had a four-course meal (at least) out of the garbage. We forgot to take the trash out and Lex had some lasagna, salad, chips and any other leftovers that had found their way to the trash.

Lex with a little guilt-ridden look on his face,

along with some cheese and crumbs from his feast.

a sight to behold

While driving along Gap Creek Rd (which from this point on will be known by me as Gap Crack Rd) some friends and I beheld a sight none should ever behold....a large man with a mullet, exposing a little more of his backside than he should. At first I was disappointed that I wasn't able to get a clearer picture, but I think we're all better of without the full effect, but you get the general idea...gotta love the south!

Roan Mountain State Park

Some friends and I went on a little hike in Roan Mountain and enjoyed the scenery and played in the river. It's so fun to be in a place where you can drive just a few minutes and play in God's awesome creation!! It's beautiful here.....I can't wait until fall!!