It is well with my soul.

Hello, Happy New year! ok, I know, I've been slacking on writing, but maybe that's just because I've been having too much fun...I'll never tell. Anyways, the past few months have been packed! Packed with papers, friends, tears, and fun! Soccer finished up right before Thanksgiving Break, which opened up my schedule a lot, but I'm excited for it to start back up in the Spring. I officially survived and passed my first semester of college. God continues to teach me through so many people and continues to bless me beyond what I could ask or ever deserve. I posted some pictures to give you an idea of what's gone down the past few months...hope you enjoy these little tid bits and that it makes you smile!


Alright. I have it. I finally have it. A picture with my roomates, Anne Marie, Eliza, and Catherine. We had to take a picture for the year book, so this is, of course, how we decided to dress...we hope America is proud.

Fact: eliza loves me. This is what my desk looks like when I come back from class all day. She is quite the creative bunny.

I LOVED being home for Thanksgiving Break. Such a wonderful time with my friends and family. One day, some of my close friends and I decided to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Eighty-something steps later, and we reached the top! Here are some pictures from our adventures at the lighthouse and nearby trails in the woods...



While at home over Thanksgiving break, we decided to put up the tree. You've been warned: never leave my dad and I unattended for more than five minutes. Double Trouble. But hey, at least we had fun and got the job done!

In case you were wondering, it is possible to start at Lookout Mountain, arrive at Lake City, head back to Atlanta and make it to Lookout Mountain and back to Atlanta between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m.

because i did it.

On my way home for Christmas break, my brother called me and told me that his youth group had an extra spot on their ski trip. (which ben, wife beth, and karen were already going on.) sooooo an hr from home, i jumped in the car and headed back to atlanta with my mom and karen. I barrowed ski clothes and had a BLAST. What a fun time with my siblings, students, and snow! We got back dec. 22nd...what a fun surprise!

Alas, I do not have a picture of my whole family together, but you will just have to believe me that we were. I'm so thankful for my family and the time that I've gotten to spend with them while on break. We had a wonderful Christmas together and a few days after, we went to a park an hour away. We went on a boat, played football, relaxed, and went to a restaurent where you cook your own pankakes. I love my family!

also: when asking my dad what he liked about my mom while they were in college, he replied, "well, she was a Christian gal, was fun to be around, and was cute!" Which of course, sent us all in fits of laughter...how could I not love being home?

Heres some pictures from our wonderful New Years Eve...silly, silly, what did you expect? ( may I add, that yes we were completely sober when this picture was taken!!)

Nicki: "I will PAY you not to go back to school."

Beth: "really, how much?"

Nicki: "$20, plus a pack of hemp, 2 painting canvas, and a pack of tigger stickers."

looks like I'm staying home.

CONFETTI!!!

I was also so blessed and thankful to spend time with my sweet friends Sylvia, Paige, and Melissa. As well as Sara Dixon and Linsday Berrang.

I hope you have the most wonderful start to your new year and I look forward to posting more throughout the semester!