Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Tennessee Ya'll!



So for my birthday I got to go visit my bestest childhood friend Kelly and her amazing family. Kelly got married last year and I was lucky enough to go to her wedding also which was a crazy weekend but this year it was pure relax mode and catch up time! I stayed with her and her hubby Nathan in their townhouse they are renting. One of the days Kelly and I went and looked at houses. I cant believe what you get for your money there! We found a few of Kelly's dream houses but she still has to convince her other half haha. We had alot of yummy meals out and one that sure was fun but warning to all: DO NOT EAT SUSHI IN TENNESSEE ... it is just not good haha. I guess I am spoiled living right next to the ocean. Afterwards we went out with some of Kel's friends to a bar which was alot of fun! On Saturday night The Miller family had a cook out ( BBQ) lol ... and I had so much fun catching up with the fam. Chris ( Kelly's older brother) is now married to Elizabeth and has two adorable children Owen (2) and Emery ( 1 month) ....


KC (Kelly's little brother) got the night off work to come hang out and I was so excited. KC is such a good guy and I am so proud of the way he turned out. We tried to teach me how to get good at ping pong but I just suck at it period. lol.


Even though it was about 32 degrees outside Mike (Kelly's Dad ) decided to start a fire outside for Smores.. yummmm and then of course Owen wanted to play so me and KC played football, frisbee, golf, played on the swings, and finally went on the trampoline with Owen. All in the Dark freezing cold, but chasing after that kid, I was nice and toasty haha...

Owen playing golf...

Owen and I on the trampoline...


The next morning we went to church, where Kelly's husband is the worship pastor. It was great getting to see him up on stage, he is truly wonderful at what he does. After Lunch at Cracker Barrel (YUM) I was off on my way home. Just a short trip but a fun one! Here is some more pics of my trip ....







I cant wait until I can go back!!! Tennessee is a beautiful state and I just LOVE the people in it :)

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

The Big Announcement!



Well I have been trying to keep it pretty quiet in case it did not work out but it is official! I am moving to Eugene OR Dec. 27Th! I will be living with a family friend Debi Darcy until I get a job and find a place to live, going to school at Lane Community College until the Fall when I hope to be starting at University of Oregon. I wouldn't be able to do this with out my parents who are helping me out tremendously, I am truly blessed with this opportunity. I have a quarter ( three months) to prove myself to them otherwise I am coming back home. Many emotions are going through me right now, excitement of course, but also nervousness and a little sadness. I will be missing a lot in my friends lives. Most are having babies and I would love to be here for them and see their families grow but I really feel like it is my time to shine! I need to live my life for me and I have wanted this for so long. I love Oregon and I feel like I will be able to truly be myself there. Hopefully I will find a great church and meet new friends through it. Anyways Keep me in your prayers..I need them!