Oh dear. . .

It has been a while since I've been on here! And, I'm only writing this to let you know that it'll be a while longer before I write again. I am doing very well - at my parents house in Oakdale, helping out with the family business, and taking short trips here and there to see friends. I'll be in town for another week and then back to work on the 27th. I'll be heading down to San Diego to help put on our regions Winter Conference - I never went as a student so it'll be a whole new experience. And then back to SLO to prepare for the start of a new quarter on January 7th. I am already so excited for that the new year will bring. I won't be writing on my blog again til the New Year because my parents have dial-up internet. . .and in all honesty, it's also nice to have a little break from technology for a while. My goal is to send out an update letter during the first week of January as well, so you'll be hearing plenty from me in 2008. Until then, have a joyous Christmas. . .Christ, our savior, is born - this is the reason to celebrate every day of every year for eternity. Love you!

A Photo Update of the Past Week!

Just a little word of advise - be sure to scroll down because I just updated my blog 4 (well, 5 counting this one!) times in one sitting. Enjoy the pictures!

Trinity Hall Christmas Party!

First, we spent part of Bible study on Tuesday making invitations so that the girls could be intentional with iniviting their friends.
They turned out so cute and creative - it's fun to see what Liberal Arts ladies can do with paper, glue, and ribbon - I'm impressed!
The party was held at the wonderful home of a couple from church. They were such gracious hosts and the girls had a great time! One of the first things we did was a reindeer game. . .here is one group busily working on the antlers.
And this was the final product. Is all that's needed are a pair of pantyhose, ballons, and a red bow - so silly and fun!
We also enjoyed lots of yummy treats, including Chocolate Fondue which is such a fun party food. Sadly I didn't take many pictures. . .but we also did a gift exchange - with stealing, which always makes it more exciting. About 20 girls came, 3 of which do not currently know the Lord. This was such an answered prayer! Also, one of the girls in the Bible study will not be returning to Cal Poly for various reasons. She let everyone know at the end of the party and it provided such a sweet chance to care for her and pray for her. My hope is that not only was she ministered to but also that the women who don't have a relationship with Christ were also ministered to. What a special night!

Nativity Party!

Oh dear, angel Arijaan. . .with wings made out of plastic hangers thanks to Nolan. :) At Crusade's Christmas Party this year each college was asked to dress up as a different character in the nativity scene. . .so that's my attempt to fit in with the College of Liberal Arts!
Here is a sampling of what the nativity scene would have looked like 2,000 years ago. :) Notice the pregnant Mary on the left first quarter of the picture. SO hilarious!
This Nativity Party had dancing as well, I wonder if that was the case way back when as well? :) So fun!

Tea at 3

These are the lovely women I currently disciple (minus Katelyn who has been studying at the Univeristy of Conneticut for the quarter, and Sarah who had to work). They are each so wonderful and such a blessing in my life - it was a joy to have them over for a little tea party to close of the year. PS: I only disciple women with brown hair. :)
These are the little gifts I made for the girls over Thanksgiving break. I love a little crafty project to keep me busy and as long as my mom is near by things go really smoothly!
They are little cloth baggies filled with corn kernals (that the geese at home like to snack on). . .green of course!
A friend made one for me several years ago and I use it just about every night in the winter, I love putting it at my feet as I am going to sleep. Not only do these women have the warmth of the Lord in their souls, they now have it in a physical sense as well! aw. . . :)

Reliant K and Switchfoot

A beautiful fall sunset in SLO. . .from my apartment complex

Reliant K - they put on a really fun show. . .with fake snow coming down at one point!

The guy in the green shirt, with his head down, in the center is my friend Shawn! He was chosen out of thousands to play a song with the band. So cool!

Switchfoot! I knew some of their songs so that was cool but it was really loud, I blame them for my bad headache the next day!

This is what people do nowadays. . .no more lighters swaying in midair - now it's cellphones that kinda look like fireflies. . .maybe this means the smoking rate is going down. :)