Too sleepy for words, but these pictures are much better anyway...

Heading back to Mexico...

Drew and I leave for Mexico Sunday morning! We are really excited to be going together this year and taking about 21 people from our church. Last year I went solo with a big group of people that I barely knew. I came back with wonderful friendships and really fun memories. Jason and Adrienne led our team and this year they have encouraged and blessed Drew and I by trusting the trip to us!

A year ago I sat on a dusty bed at Motel Sanchez and chatted the day away with a beautiful woman I barely knew. I could not have even imagined what my God had in store for me. I knew that she had hope and faith that I had only dreamed of...I didn't know that He wanted it for me too. I didn't know that over the next year He would use that woman and more that I didn't even know yet, to teach me about who He is, to teach me about hope, joy, peace, faith, truth... how to use frosting as lipstick and much more ;)

This was just going to be a post about how we were going to Mexico, but as I sit here and write I realize that this marks a year for some really special things in my heart. Some really cool beginnings.

This summer I go back with new hope, healing, grace and truth that The Lord has given me this past year through Adrienne's friendship. I can't believe the life and healing that one year has brought. God is who He says He is and He really does make all things new.

Drew and I have been truly blessed in our first year of marriage. We are loved, challenged, encouraged, enjoyed and prayed for by amazing people. The Lord has placed them in our lives and we couldn't be more thankful.

So, as we head back to that dusty little town in Mexico to love on people and learn more about the character of Christ I ask you to pray for us. Pray for the people we will meet, for us as leaders and for the people on our team. Who knows, maybe this year will mark some really cool beginnings for another girl just sitting on a dusty bed at Motel Sanchez who catches a glimpse of a hope that has the power to change everything.

my friends rock...

that's all.

DISCLAIMER: NOT ALL FRIENDS THAT ROCK ARE PICTURED HERE ;)

My greatest blessing...

This guy rocks.

I know that he loves me, everyday, no matter what. I can't imagine life with out him. I know The Lord loves me, but the fact that he gave me this man puts it over the top!

Random post, I know. But it's my blog and my husband rocks.

Our race in Steamboat and Happy Birthday Noah Steven

We ran our race in Steamboat on Sunday! Our close friend Martha decided to come up with us at the last minute and ran the half marathon :) She is an over-achiever and we totally love her!

The race was great and we were so glad that we did it and so glad that we got the honor to run in memory of Noah Steven. Tomorrow (June10th) is Noah's birthday, Happy Birthday cutie boy! We are so glad that God gave you to your sweet family for those 7 months.

We had a blast in Steamboat...

A Grand Adventure!

Most of you all know that Adrienne and I launched The Well Radio on Thursday! We had our first show and it was so much fun!!! We had a great time and got wonderful feedback. We have already seen how the show is being used to encourage listeners and we are so excited to see what God has in store :)

If for some reason you don't know what I am talking about, click here: http://www.thewellradio.com/

Our really wonderful and handsome husbands took us out to dinner to celebrate and we had even more fun! Our husbands totally rock.

We forgot to take any pictures of us at our first show, or right before, or even right after...but we did take some while we were celebrating...

Drew and I are truly surrounded with sweet blessings in our life right now, Jason and Adrienne are two of our favorites. This life is a grand adventure :)

Don't forget to tune in on Thursdays at 12pm MST to hear us on The Well :)

Iowa...

My pretty niece

My very sweet and handsome nephew

My sweet friend's little guy...my buddy, Lane

I got them icecream sandwiches at the pool, because I am a really fun auntie ;)

How sweet are these boys?

That's all for now...

More to come from my weekend with Jakey and Grace!

Janie's first sleepover :)

We had the pleasure of spending about 24 hours with sweet and beautiful baby Jane while her parents spent a night "away". It was her first sleepover so we wanted to document it :)

She was sooo sleepy in this picture that she could barely keep her head from laying on my chest...so sweet :)

Janie spent the early morning snuggling with us...in this picture her little feet are on my neck ;)

Ready for church!

We had so much fun with Janie, it was hard to give her back. She was ALL smiles when she saw her pretty mommy again at lunch the next day! We hope Chad and Rachel decide to take a night away again soon!

On another note...

Tonight was Taco Tuesday!
This is my handsome husband...

and me...

and US :)

random snapshots from my "April" folder :)

Things have been so busy lately, and really only promise to get busier. I wanted to take a minute to share some pieces of daily life, the people that make my heart full, my voice heard, my soul refreshed and my schedule booked :) Once a month or so Drew and I look around and are just amazed at how The Lord has blessed us this past year. He is good, our life is good. I picked some random favorites to share from the last month...

Luke and I at his school lunch thingy

Adrienne and I, ya know...just looking good :)

Jana who has stolen a piece of my heart and taught me many things

Rachel and Janie...such blessings in my everyday life

These girls are so special to me...special enough to drive 11 hours to spend time with them :)

My sweet Gracie girl.

My "job" is pretty great too. Honestly, I can't believe I get paid for this stuff :)

Playing tennis with Miss Emily
Celebrating Andi's "29th" birthday :)

Syd lost a tooth!

The best part of life these days though, is this handsome guy...

That's all for now...

Heading South...

Well, only to Castle Rock ;)

After months of thinking and praying and talking...we decided to move in with our friends the Graves for a little while. It is going to be an awesome situation financially for both of us, and we plan on having a lot of fun too :)

Our new "housemates"...

enjoy a laugh...and a picture of a beautiful baby girl (who we are training to LOVE Chick fil a :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsJHqstPuNo

my husband rocks

I am so glad that he is mine :)

For the Rescue of us All...

UPDATD LINK-THIS ONE SHOULD WORK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0XiLqgfSW0

Easter has such new meanings for me this year. I will do my best to put my thoughts into words. The Lord has taught me so much about who He is in the past few months and I would venture to say that it has changed everything for me.

He is who He says He is...really, that and much more. I know that things here hurt, they down right suck at times. We live in a fallen, yucky world full of sin that causes us deep pain and sorrow. Not everything we experience here is bad, there is joy and celebration and love. But, when things get rough, and they do...we have the hope of heaven. He sent Jesus to bear our sins in our place and promises that He will ultimately rescue us from this world. He sent Jesus for our freedom, and Jesus left us His peace...and He promises that He is coming back to rescue us! Coming back, to take us to heaven to be with Him forever. I can't really comprehend that...but forever with my creator who is crazy about me (and you), has to be a really good thing :) Have I mentioned that no matter how yucky things might feel in this life that...HE IS COMING TO RESCUE US? ;) Well, He is. You know how I know? He said so. He really is who He says He is. We can trust Him. That's where the freedom and peace begin...trust Him. (It's hard) But, trust Him...He came for the rescue of us ALL...that we may LIVE!

I wanted to share this song with you and randomly found this video that goes along with it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0XiLqgfSW0

Oh the Glory of it All-David Crowder Band

At the start

He was there

In the end

He’ll be there

And after all our hands have wrought

He forgives

Oh, the glory of it all

Is He came here

For the rescue of us all

That we may live

For the glory of it all

Oh, the glory of it all

All is lost

Find Him there

After night

Dawn is there

And after all

Falls apart

He repairs

Oh, He is here

With redemption from the fall

That we may live

For the glory of it all

Oh, the glory of it all

After night

Comes a light

Dawn is here

It’s a new day, a new day

We will never be the same

Oh, everything will change

Things will never be the same

We will never be same

Thank you, Lord...that you came for the rescue of us all, that You give us full lives, that you bless us with Your peace, hope and freedom. Thank you for sending Jesus so that we would have a way back to You, in this life and after. I am so glad that You heal and forgive...I'd be so lost with out you. Thank you that because of Your love for us and the sacrafice of Jesus...we will never be the same.

Happy Easter