Our December so far

December has been busy, as usual.  The highlights, so far, have been the 316 Parent-teen ministry Christmas Party, my 20th Birthday party, Access Singles Ministry Christmas Banquet, and spending time with friends.   Each year the Seniors at our church plan the 316 christmas party.  This year the theme was "Christmas in New York City."  Connor dressed up as the "brothas' from da hood," complete with do-rags, baggy pants, and XXL t-shirts.  Kara and one of her friends, Helena, dressed up as punks with purple hair and fish net stockings.  For my 20th birthday we had live music from Connor and his band.  This was their first show and they were SO awesome!!  Dad set up a disco ball and a green spotlight for their stage, so it was really like a concert haha.  They played, "Lovers in Japan" by Coldplay, "We are One" by Switchfoot, "Sleigh Ride" by Reliant K, and their own rendition of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen."  Thanks guys for playing!!  Oh, and if anyone would like a signed copy of their new CD, I might be able to hook you up.......jk :)  We also had ping-pong, foosball, basketball, and hang out time at my party.  For my birthday with just our family we went out to Applebees' for lunch after church and then headed home to open presents.  I was blessed with a new North Face Jacket (it's awesome...thanks Mom and Dad!!), a sweet Volcom purse from Connor and Kara, a new piece for my Christmas in the City village from Grandma and Grandpa, and some giftcards.   Needless to say, it was  GREAT 20th birthday!!  Thank you everyone for making it so special! :) Saturday, the 20th, was the Access Christmas Party at church.  All of us singles dressed up and enjoyed a very tasty dinner along with some wonderful musical performances. 

We are all looking forward to Christmas day, when we will celebrate the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ!

My new North Face jacket!

Sugar and I :)

Access Christmas Party

Jess, Bec, Jenni, and I

My friends Matt and Eric from Enchanted Forest

Kara and her friends, Jessica and Katelyn

My sweet friend, Allie

The band, Jonathan, Connor, Aaron, and Nathan

This is how my gingerbread house ended up after it completely fell apart...haha

Laura, Natasha, and I attempting to make gingerbread houses

Mine didn't last long at all :(

The brothas' from the hood

Connor and some of his friends from church

Finished!!!

I am finally finished with this school semester!! YAY!!  God has be so faithful to guide and help me with all my studies.  I know without Him I would not be able to accomplish anything.  The Lord is truly my sustainer and strength in everything!!  This semester really was a great one and I had some awesome professors, but it will still be nice to have a little break :)

Grand Illumination

5....4....3....2...1........

The Christmas season has officially started!!  

On Sunday we joined our good friends, the Adams, at the Founders Inn for their annual grand illumination.  We enjoyed walking around looking at all of the beautiful decorations and lights.  I love this season where we get to be with friends and family celebrating together the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! 

The girls

Kara and Rebekah

Rebekah, Kara, and.....George Washington

This way to the Carriage rides!

Laura and I

mmmmm......coffee!!

mmmmm......sprite!

oh yeah.....we're awesome :)

The parents

Connor doing a little dancin' on the wet bricks :)

Give Thanks!

"Give thanks, unto the Lord, for He is good!" 

Psalm 136:1

wE Shared THANKSGIVING thiS year wIth the DalmAs and WarNeCke familiEs.  It StArted at the DalmaS' with tUrkey, stufFIng, swEet Potatoes, gReen bean Casserole, roLls, cRanberry sauce, and Mashed potaToes.  Everything was so good and Mrs. Dalmas had all the tables decorated beautifully!  After dinner we headed over to the Warneckes for dessert; pumpkin pie, apple pie, cheesecake bars, and chocolate chess pie.  YUM!!  We also had a time of sharing something specific that we are thankful to the Lord for.  The guys enjoyed watching some football and the rest of us just hung out and talked.  It was such a wonderful thanksgiving and we are very thankful for our friends the Dalmas' and Warneckes! 

At CNU visiting Laura (this was actually last week:)

TAG!! :)

My friend Teresa tagged me in a fun blog-tagging game!!

Here are the rules:

go to your pictures file

open the 5th folder

open the 5th picture and then post it on your blog

then, tag five friends

I wasn't sure what I would come up with, but here it is...

Dad enjoying a cigar in our backyard on a fall day last year :)

I Tag.......Laura, Natasha, Rachel B., Uncle Jon, and Jenni!! :)

Happy 16th Birthday Connor!!!  I'm so thankful to the Lord for you Connor!!  You always make me laugh and I enjoy all the fun and crazy times we have together.  It is neat to see you growing up as a godly young man and I can't wait to see what God has for you in the years to come.  Thanks for being the best brother ever!!!

This is kind of late.....but watch it anyway

Ok just a little more about the election.  HAHA :)  

Check out this video!!!  

It is awesome :)

New Hair do :)

Ok I finally got a new haircut.  It had been SO long since I had last gotten it cut....talk about split ends galore!! haha :)  Don't you love how good your hair smells right after you get a new cut :)

Today my mom surprised me with this new Chocolate cell phone!! Thank you so much mom!!

I got this from Natasha's blog. These are some fun things that you may not know about me (Kaitlin:) You can put this on your blog too!

1) Favorite Season: I think I would have to choose fall...jeans...sweaters..apple cider..changing leaves....but I like summer too for the beach:)

2) How many classes are you taking this semester (or year if in High School)? : 4

3) Which is your favorite: Probably economics...it's a really good time to be in that class

4) Which is your least fav: Philosophy

5) Why: the professor is well, kind of interesting, if you know what I mean

6) What is your major: General Studies right now, but probably will be physical education and health when I transfer

7) Are the windows open at your house currently: just in my room

8) Where are you right now: At the computer desk in our rec room

9) What has taken up the majority of your day today: Work at Enchanted Forest

10) How many days are you at school: 3

11) How many at work: 3

12) Favorite Starbucks drink: Pumkin Spice Frappacinno, or Peppermint Mocha Frappacinno

13) Favorite (non-starbucks) drink: Water or diet Pepsi

14) Favorite Holiday: Christmas......and Thanksgiving

15) Favorite day of the week: Friday

16) Least favorite day: Probably Monday, but really my monday isn't so bad this semester

17) Favorite Type of shoe: flip-flops

18) Do you prefer salty or sweet snacks: sweet :)

19) at least one movie you really want to see: Pursuit of Happyness

20) How many poeple in your family: 5