Yet again, here I am saying.. "Wow!.. I haven't blogged in forever!".
I guess I got pretty wrapped up in getting married... honeymooning.. enjoying my summer... decorating a house.. and starting a new school year. Oops..
I've been quite the busy bee lately.. The Lord has provided me with QUITE a few Christmas orders for door hangers, canvases etc., and I am so thankful! Ben may feel differently because our living room and dining room have looked like Santa's workshop the past few weeks!
I of course, couldn't wait any longer and ended up decorating our house for Christmas THREE weeks ago.. Oops again!
I am so excited to spend this Christmas as a married woman!! I can't wait to fill my husband's stocking with lots of love and goodies. I am so thankful this Christmas that through the grace and mercy that flowed from the cross and through Christ's resurrection, that the Lord has blessed me with a man who I am certain was created just for me. Ben and I aren't really the "mushy" type, but we are learning every single day how to make our marriage work.. and the only way that is possible is through Christ.
We have been fortunate the past two months to get to share our lives and stories with a few other couples after joining a young married couples small group. What a blessing it is to sit with other couples every Sunday who are going through some of the same joys and challenges as we are.
We are having my family stay the weekend with us the Friday and Saturday before Christmas!! Cannot wait!!!
Ben's family has lots of birthdays to celebrate in the month of December.... I know the Lord likes to laugh at us when we make plans--seeing as He is the ultimate plan maker--but I surely hope we do not have a child in December :). Ben will be 31 this year.. .he has finally started admitting that he has gray hair, but he says he's just thankful to have hair :)!
Now that I'm caught up on life.. on to the reason I decided to blog today..
Ben had the opportunity (blessing actually) of growing up in a Christ centered home. After moving to NWA when he was in 2nd grade his parents searched for a school for their three children. After searching for a while they decided to home school Ben, Brooke, and Zach... The decision was made when Ben was in 10th grade for them to start school at Shiloh. As I've met many of the people that Ben became close to at Shiloh and at Cross Church Springdale (formerly First Baptist Springdale) the past three years I have met many Christ-loving people. However, I didn't have the chance to meet the amazing man whose life we celebrated yesterday. When Ben found out last week of the passing of Andrew Pray, I could tell he was devastated. I had heard him speak of Andrew---how he led chapel in worship at Shiloh, and I knew his dad, Buster was the pastor at Cross Church at Pinnacle Hills. Ben spoke about how awesome it would be if Andrew were our worship leader. As I read articles, posts, and blogs about Andrew I quickly realized that I was truly missing out by not knowing him. He sounded like one of those people I wish I could be friends with just because of the light of Christ that radiated from him. He seemed to be an encourager and truly the hands, feet, and lips of Christ here on earth. I couldn't help but think of how awfully devastated his high school sweetheart and children must have been. Ben began to reminisce about how awesome Andrew was and how he remembered him singing "I Can Only Imagine" during chapel. He immediately searched for the chapel CD Andrew had made.
Yesterday, I was able to accompany Ben to Andrew's funeral. What a celebration it was. I will say this.. there is a definite difference in the funerals of a non-believer and a Christ follower. Everything I had built in my head to be true about Andrew was reiterated by the speakers at his funeral. They talked about how he did everything whole-heartedly, encouraged everyone he met, thrived off of singing and worshiping the Lord, and how his constant joy for life influenced so many people. WOW... Ben and I talked on the way home and he said something that really opened my eyes... "You know it's tragic that the world lost Andrew Pray. The world seems so much worse off." This reminded me of a sermon Nick (our pastor at Cross Church Fay) preached. He said we were put here to fulfill a purpose. Jamie Willard was placed here to do a specific thing to further the kingdom. If we don't do it--there is no one else who can. No one else can fulfill that purpose.
Andrew's life celebration made me open my eyes to the things I've been living for. I am a Christian and I rejoice in that every day. However, there are so many times I sit back and wonder if that is evident to others. I must find my purpose--- I know that involves serving, worshiping, and giving praise to the Lord, but there is so much more. My life should be a living testimony to the grace that flows down from our Lord and from the cross. His grace continues to flow down so abundantly. Over and over again I'm reminded of how much He loves me and the ultimate sacrifice that was made to pardon my sins. "My name is graven on His hands.. My name is written on His heart.."
Andrew Pray was a life well lived for Jesus. His life was such a testimony. I encourage you to view the celebration of his life on the Cross Church website. http://crosschurch.com/blog/?p=301
Though his family is strong in Christ, grief is also a tough thing to overcome and they need prayers.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
ONE Month!
Happy Friday!!
Ahh! I honestly couldn't believe it when I realized yesterday was ONE month until we get married! When we first set the date I kept thinking it was wayyyy too far away, but our engagement has FLOWN by!
Only a few tiny catastrophes have occurred.. my dress not fitting being the WORST!.. but it fits now :)
I haven't blogged in so long so I can't even remember where I left off!
I have learned so many things throughout this whole experience. I believe the most important is that I learned how truly blessed I am--especially with all of the wonderful people I have surrounding me.
In efforts to try to keep my head on straight as the wedding gets closer, Mrs. Tinka gave me the best advice anyone has so far-- as we were working on wedding plans and I expressed how I hoped everything turned out just like I have planned in my peon of a brain she said something that really caught my attention along the lines of "People may not remember every detail of your wedding, but I'll tell you one thing--they will remember the way you acted the day of your wedding"...she probably said it much better, but that's what I remember of it... and I believe that is very true. I don't want to be "bridezilla", I don't want to make all the wonderful people who are giving their time and love to help me to think I am a brat, and I want everyone to know how thankful we are to have them sharing in and helping make our day possible. Blessed does not even begin to explain it well enough.
Ben and I have slowly been getting his bachelor pad ready to become the Willard home, and it has been SOoooOOOooo fun! I cannot wait to be moved in, and share it with him! Pictures soon to come (ha it may be a few months but they'll be here)
EmJay is still alive and well (as of last weekend, she is well). We had a little scare with her! She got out of the fence in Ben's backyard a few weekends ago, and she was in the brush near the creek behind his house (which is basically all woods). She came back COVERED in ticks (and when I say covered I mean they were EVERYWHERE--you couldn't touch her without feeling tons of them--even around her eyes :(). It was SO sad because we could tell she was miserable! We finally got her to the vet, shampooed her numerous times and put drops on her. She is now tick free :)). Hopefully she stays that way all summer! She wasn't allowed in the house for so long which was almost as sad as her being covered in disgusting blood suckers.
We have already had two wonderful showers--one hosted by a group of wonderful girls at the Springdale campus of our church and a couple's shower given by some of our friends at Brock & Emily's.
We have another this weekend in Helena hosted by my sister a few friends and a great group of women who I've known since I was little. I am SO excited for the shower, of course, but also to see everyone because I haven't seen many of these wonderful people in years!!!
Can't wait to see Pete and Brody Speer either!!--
Ben finally decided on our honeymoon location! We will be going to Antigua (no, no, not ARGENTINA as my mother often confuses it). It looks sooooooo wonderful! I cannot wait. We will not be going until June 10 (to avoid conflict with my school schedule), but I know it will be fabulous!
We just finished Benchmark testing this week, and I am SO proud of my kiddos & SO happy to have that behind us!
The past few months have been SUPER busy, but I have had some great people helping me out! I absolutely cannot wait to be Mrs. Willard and to have things slow down a bit for a while! Summer break will be a great chance for me to catch up on life I've missed planning this wedding!
The Lord has been so good to me. I thank Him daily for Ben Willard. I have really taken time each day this week to think of all the reasons I am thankful to have him in my life & to know that I get to share the rest of my life with him! That is evident in my life. My life hasn't turned out ANYTHING like the plans I had in my head, but it is so much better thanks to my Deliverer. :) I pray that I will be the wife that this man deserves. He is everything I never knew I always wanted!!
I was reading my devotional Tuesday night, & couldn't help but think of how the Lord truly does have a plan for each of our lives. A great friend of mine (and bridesmaid), Emily Mayfield, text me as I was reading to share some saddening news that her mom had just found out she has breast cancer. However, her text was so uplifting as she told me her family trusted that the Lord has greater plans for our lives than we can ever imagine. Their family is so faithful, and it amazes me that they are able to see the hope they have by trusting in our Lord. Prayers for them and her sweet sweet mother, please!
Countdown begins................29 days!
Ahh! I honestly couldn't believe it when I realized yesterday was ONE month until we get married! When we first set the date I kept thinking it was wayyyy too far away, but our engagement has FLOWN by!
Only a few tiny catastrophes have occurred.. my dress not fitting being the WORST!.. but it fits now :)
I haven't blogged in so long so I can't even remember where I left off!
I have learned so many things throughout this whole experience. I believe the most important is that I learned how truly blessed I am--especially with all of the wonderful people I have surrounding me.
In efforts to try to keep my head on straight as the wedding gets closer, Mrs. Tinka gave me the best advice anyone has so far-- as we were working on wedding plans and I expressed how I hoped everything turned out just like I have planned in my peon of a brain she said something that really caught my attention along the lines of "People may not remember every detail of your wedding, but I'll tell you one thing--they will remember the way you acted the day of your wedding"...she probably said it much better, but that's what I remember of it... and I believe that is very true. I don't want to be "bridezilla", I don't want to make all the wonderful people who are giving their time and love to help me to think I am a brat, and I want everyone to know how thankful we are to have them sharing in and helping make our day possible. Blessed does not even begin to explain it well enough.
Ben and I have slowly been getting his bachelor pad ready to become the Willard home, and it has been SOoooOOOooo fun! I cannot wait to be moved in, and share it with him! Pictures soon to come (ha it may be a few months but they'll be here)
EmJay is still alive and well (as of last weekend, she is well). We had a little scare with her! She got out of the fence in Ben's backyard a few weekends ago, and she was in the brush near the creek behind his house (which is basically all woods). She came back COVERED in ticks (and when I say covered I mean they were EVERYWHERE--you couldn't touch her without feeling tons of them--even around her eyes :(). It was SO sad because we could tell she was miserable! We finally got her to the vet, shampooed her numerous times and put drops on her. She is now tick free :)). Hopefully she stays that way all summer! She wasn't allowed in the house for so long which was almost as sad as her being covered in disgusting blood suckers.
We have already had two wonderful showers--one hosted by a group of wonderful girls at the Springdale campus of our church and a couple's shower given by some of our friends at Brock & Emily's.
We have another this weekend in Helena hosted by my sister a few friends and a great group of women who I've known since I was little. I am SO excited for the shower, of course, but also to see everyone because I haven't seen many of these wonderful people in years!!!
Can't wait to see Pete and Brody Speer either!!--
Ben finally decided on our honeymoon location! We will be going to Antigua (no, no, not ARGENTINA as my mother often confuses it). It looks sooooooo wonderful! I cannot wait. We will not be going until June 10 (to avoid conflict with my school schedule), but I know it will be fabulous!
We just finished Benchmark testing this week, and I am SO proud of my kiddos & SO happy to have that behind us!
The past few months have been SUPER busy, but I have had some great people helping me out! I absolutely cannot wait to be Mrs. Willard and to have things slow down a bit for a while! Summer break will be a great chance for me to catch up on life I've missed planning this wedding!
The Lord has been so good to me. I thank Him daily for Ben Willard. I have really taken time each day this week to think of all the reasons I am thankful to have him in my life & to know that I get to share the rest of my life with him! That is evident in my life. My life hasn't turned out ANYTHING like the plans I had in my head, but it is so much better thanks to my Deliverer. :) I pray that I will be the wife that this man deserves. He is everything I never knew I always wanted!!
I was reading my devotional Tuesday night, & couldn't help but think of how the Lord truly does have a plan for each of our lives. A great friend of mine (and bridesmaid), Emily Mayfield, text me as I was reading to share some saddening news that her mom had just found out she has breast cancer. However, her text was so uplifting as she told me her family trusted that the Lord has greater plans for our lives than we can ever imagine. Their family is so faithful, and it amazes me that they are able to see the hope they have by trusting in our Lord. Prayers for them and her sweet sweet mother, please!
Countdown begins................29 days!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Crazy Lady onboard..
So much to catch up on!--WOW!
first of all...I'M ENGAGED!
Thursday, August 4 seemed like an ordinary day to me. I had a CGI math workshop at school & had to be there at 8--of course being myself I was there around 45 minutes early... I had thrown on some shabby clothes-a jean button up and some khaki shorts. Also, I decided the night before to paint my nails BLUE..who cares.. well I soon would!
A little while after lunch I have a text from Ben saying something along the lines of "where are you" or "what are you doing"..thought that was strange because he knew exactly what I was doing--I was at school most likely panicking because school was starting in a week!--ahh! I didn't have much time so I ignored the text--OOPS!
After our workshop I of course was still in my usual panic-mode and my mentor, mrs. Bond came into my room to try to calm me down :). I have my back to my door and I see her smile so I turned around. Ben was standing at my classroom door with a bouquet of flowers. I just assumed he was bringing them to congratulate me on my new job & say how proud and happy he was!....Obviously, mrs. Bond caught on because when he said can we have a minute I just told him that was rude & she did not have to leave. Well...she left and Ben immediately turned red. I kept asking "what did you do" & "what is wrong??"... He began telling me how much he loves me, why he loves me, and that he could not imagine his life without me. He explained that he loved me because of my love for children and because of my desire to allow the Lord to use me however He needs... I so wish I could remember more, but my dementia has kicked in early and I have the worst memory! I kept saying things and he kept telling me to be quiet and just listen to what he had to say....I was still a little confused. Then, he said "well I have asked your dad, I have asked your mom, and now I need to ask you---will you please spend the rest of your life with me...us doing all we can to make each other happy?"...(he is on his knee at this point) and i am just talking away saying "shut up...shut up..." after he kept asking if I was listening to him...and then having to ask me to please answer him--I started crying..SERIOUSLY?!!! WHAT???
---what a perfect place..my new classroom that I was so very blessed to get this summer, also... Little did I know, that was not the end of it. He asked if I had a lot to do & I don't even remember my response because I had no idea what to do next! He informed me that a helicopter would be coming to pick us up in a few short minutes..HUH?--YOU'RE KIDDING, RIGHT?!...so i slung my classroom door open & I don't even remember who all I talked to but I yelled to mrs. Bond and Andrea--I'M ENGAGED!!.....still did not seem real!
We walk out to the side parking lot of the school & the helicopter picks us up!---it takes us all over fayetteville....so cool to see old main from that view!-- However, I did not see much because I was still shaking and could NOT stop looking at my gorgeous, perfect BLING that was sitting on my left hand!! (oh forgot to mention he tried to put the ring on the WRONG hand..oopsy:))..
Once we got back to school I remembered we were supposed to go to his parents' for dinner--I wondered if that was still on?...I called my mom and sister & we had a little pow-wow :)...On the way to Ben's parents I called my dad to tell him the good news, too!
Guess I didn't catch on well to this either because Ben's family was waiting at his parents with an engagement cake for us! :))))
It was an absolutely perfect proposal! I could not have planned it better myself--and I am a PLANNER!!!!!...ha
Ben knows me so well, and this proposal including something I dearly love (other than him) and it couldn't have turned out any better! I am so grateful to know that I will have someone so thoughtful and loving in my life!
....soooo now that the proposal is over I guess I need to plan a wedding?!..... we have decided a date... have not told this to many people...but we will be getting married on May 12, 2012!!!...so mark your calendars friends & family! We absolutely CANNOT wait-- so much that we contemplated changing it to October--YEAH RIGHT!...That definitely won't happen... I will be too wrapped up in my new NEPHEW--Brody Cole once he arrives!!!!
.....and I guess we should have considered how difficult it would be to be a first-year teacher planning a wedding--IDIOTS!
---but it is all coming together & has been so much fun!
We booked our photographer...YEAHHH...woo hoo for Dale & Meredith Benfield!... We have also booked our florist! (I know, I know..I'm on a roll...)
I went to trying on wedding dresses for the first time while my mom was in town this past weekend for her birthday...she and Mrs. Tinka guided me through the process. This may be a bit difficult task because anyone who knows me knows that i HATE making decisions. I had to explain to the girl helping me that I was the type of person in high school who would buy a prom or homecoming dress & then go to another store and wish I could buy the next best one. Not good for this girl who NEEDS a dress within the next month...TOO MANY OPTIONS, AMEN?
We have decided on our wedding party:
Groomsmen: Zach Willard (Best Man), Ryan Ceola, Britt Speer, Trey Ferguson, Michael Yates, Caleb Snowden, & AJ Killham
woooo hooooo...let the fun begin!
School is absolutely AMAZING!--I have the best teaching team ever! They are all always willing to do whatever it takes! My students are wonderful, too! I have a very animated group & I love every one of them!
(please forgive any typing errors..I did this is in the little time I could spare :))
first of all...I'M ENGAGED!
A little while after lunch I have a text from Ben saying something along the lines of "where are you" or "what are you doing"..thought that was strange because he knew exactly what I was doing--I was at school most likely panicking because school was starting in a week!--ahh! I didn't have much time so I ignored the text--OOPS!
After our workshop I of course was still in my usual panic-mode and my mentor, mrs. Bond came into my room to try to calm me down :). I have my back to my door and I see her smile so I turned around. Ben was standing at my classroom door with a bouquet of flowers. I just assumed he was bringing them to congratulate me on my new job & say how proud and happy he was!....Obviously, mrs. Bond caught on because when he said can we have a minute I just told him that was rude & she did not have to leave. Well...she left and Ben immediately turned red. I kept asking "what did you do" & "what is wrong??"... He began telling me how much he loves me, why he loves me, and that he could not imagine his life without me. He explained that he loved me because of my love for children and because of my desire to allow the Lord to use me however He needs... I so wish I could remember more, but my dementia has kicked in early and I have the worst memory! I kept saying things and he kept telling me to be quiet and just listen to what he had to say....I was still a little confused. Then, he said "well I have asked your dad, I have asked your mom, and now I need to ask you---will you please spend the rest of your life with me...us doing all we can to make each other happy?"...(he is on his knee at this point) and i am just talking away saying "shut up...shut up..." after he kept asking if I was listening to him...and then having to ask me to please answer him--I started crying..SERIOUSLY?!!! WHAT???
---what a perfect place..my new classroom that I was so very blessed to get this summer, also... Little did I know, that was not the end of it. He asked if I had a lot to do & I don't even remember my response because I had no idea what to do next! He informed me that a helicopter would be coming to pick us up in a few short minutes..HUH?--YOU'RE KIDDING, RIGHT?!...so i slung my classroom door open & I don't even remember who all I talked to but I yelled to mrs. Bond and Andrea--I'M ENGAGED!!.....still did not seem real!
We walk out to the side parking lot of the school & the helicopter picks us up!---it takes us all over fayetteville....so cool to see old main from that view!-- However, I did not see much because I was still shaking and could NOT stop looking at my gorgeous, perfect BLING that was sitting on my left hand!! (oh forgot to mention he tried to put the ring on the WRONG hand..oopsy:))..
Once we got back to school I remembered we were supposed to go to his parents' for dinner--I wondered if that was still on?...I called my mom and sister & we had a little pow-wow :)...On the way to Ben's parents I called my dad to tell him the good news, too!
Guess I didn't catch on well to this either because Ben's family was waiting at his parents with an engagement cake for us! :))))
It was an absolutely perfect proposal! I could not have planned it better myself--and I am a PLANNER!!!!!...ha
Ben knows me so well, and this proposal including something I dearly love (other than him) and it couldn't have turned out any better! I am so grateful to know that I will have someone so thoughtful and loving in my life!
....soooo now that the proposal is over I guess I need to plan a wedding?!..... we have decided a date... have not told this to many people...but we will be getting married on May 12, 2012!!!...so mark your calendars friends & family! We absolutely CANNOT wait-- so much that we contemplated changing it to October--YEAH RIGHT!...That definitely won't happen... I will be too wrapped up in my new NEPHEW--Brody Cole once he arrives!!!!
.....and I guess we should have considered how difficult it would be to be a first-year teacher planning a wedding--IDIOTS!
---but it is all coming together & has been so much fun!
We booked our photographer...YEAHHH...woo hoo for Dale & Meredith Benfield!... We have also booked our florist! (I know, I know..I'm on a roll...)
I went to trying on wedding dresses for the first time while my mom was in town this past weekend for her birthday...she and Mrs. Tinka guided me through the process. This may be a bit difficult task because anyone who knows me knows that i HATE making decisions. I had to explain to the girl helping me that I was the type of person in high school who would buy a prom or homecoming dress & then go to another store and wish I could buy the next best one. Not good for this girl who NEEDS a dress within the next month...TOO MANY OPTIONS, AMEN?
We have decided on our wedding party:
(I sent these self-made cards in the mail to my bridesmaids)
Bridesmaids: Wendi Speer (MOH), Brooke Ceola, Laura Jill Richmond, Saylor Prather, Hope Argo, Megan Fawley, & Emily MayfieldGroomsmen: Zach Willard (Best Man), Ryan Ceola, Britt Speer, Trey Ferguson, Michael Yates, Caleb Snowden, & AJ Killham
woooo hooooo...let the fun begin!
School is absolutely AMAZING!--I have the best teaching team ever! They are all always willing to do whatever it takes! My students are wonderful, too! I have a very animated group & I love every one of them!
(please forgive any typing errors..I did this is in the little time I could spare :))
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Deliverer
Deliverer... On Easter Sunday at Central Baptist church in Jonesboro the congregation had been asked to write on a post-it one word to describe what God means to them personally. At that time I would have written "Savior". However, due to the things and wonderful surprises that have recently occurred I would at this moment say "Deliverer". I feel like I will never be able to sum up what God means to me. He is so many things all at once and I beloved at different points in my life and uncertain certain circumstances and different occasions He means something different!
The past year I have been anxiously searching for a teaching position to call my own! My family and friends..have awaited this day probably as much as I have. I cannot express how great they have been. I am so appreciative of all of their diligent prayers and words of encouragement. Ben Willard has been so awesome. He's listened to me cry and scream. He has sent me bible verses on the days I wanted to give up to lift my spirits and remind me who is in control. I would not have imagined a year ago having someone so wonderful in my life. God has been in control this whole time. In such a difficult time of limbo in my life He was guiding me and He knew the ultimate plan all along! I absolutely believe God provided me with the long-term Substitute position at williams elementary because the perfect position wasn't available for me yet!!
I cannot believe I am about to type this... But I HAVE A JOB'. Hallelujah! He has delis weed!! I will be teaching third grade next year at Williams in Farmigton!! :))) I am so excited words cannot express!
Thank you to EVERYONE for all of their prayers! They paid off! Wooooo hoooooooooo! Thank you, Lord!
What a wonderful birthday present! I can now relax on the beach :)
Sorry for any typos--using my phone to update!
The past year I have been anxiously searching for a teaching position to call my own! My family and friends..have awaited this day probably as much as I have. I cannot express how great they have been. I am so appreciative of all of their diligent prayers and words of encouragement. Ben Willard has been so awesome. He's listened to me cry and scream. He has sent me bible verses on the days I wanted to give up to lift my spirits and remind me who is in control. I would not have imagined a year ago having someone so wonderful in my life. God has been in control this whole time. In such a difficult time of limbo in my life He was guiding me and He knew the ultimate plan all along! I absolutely believe God provided me with the long-term Substitute position at williams elementary because the perfect position wasn't available for me yet!!
I cannot believe I am about to type this... But I HAVE A JOB'. Hallelujah! He has delis weed!! I will be teaching third grade next year at Williams in Farmigton!! :))) I am so excited words cannot express!
Thank you to EVERYONE for all of their prayers! They paid off! Wooooo hoooooooooo! Thank you, Lord!
What a wonderful birthday present! I can now relax on the beach :)
Sorry for any typos--using my phone to update!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
*Seussville*
Soooo...I've held out as long as possible. I've wanted to make MYSELF this canvas since I finished the MAT last year, but I couldn't bring myself to it..in fear I may NEVER get to use it.... However I wanted to make something for myself today and THIS is what came of those feelings :).... My hope is that I get my own classroom with the most perfect little NWA students all so eager to learn, cooperative, and respectful--HA.. but really-I just want a J-O-B... Then I wanted to spend every waking hour turning it into "SEUSSVILLE"... I am OBSESSED with dr. seuss and I hope it rubs off on my lil' chillins' that I pray I will have the opportunity to teach in the fall! I got so many dr. seuss teaching supplies for graduation last year & I would REALLY like to put them to use!
Here is the long-awaited canvas.....
Here is the long-awaited canvas.....
you may not be able to tell but the yellow part actually has a lighter yellow colored polka dots :)
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
New Paintings
This is for Jessica Baker--she is getting married & using this at the table for the Groom's cake :). Love this idea!
This is an armoire that was in Ben's room that I antiqued..
top
close up of handles--love!
To match the armoire...
This is the armoire before...
Trunk...
okay okay...I know..but I LOVE this Georgia Bulldogs painting! It was for a friend's graduation..
Hogs stool
Lost & Found
I know...crazy title.. but this is what life has felt like lately!
Last week when NWA was under severe thunderstorm warnings and storm trackers predicted we would have "the worst tornadoes/weather in the area's history" I PANICKED! I stayed at Ben's parents (as did the rest of the family..including EmJay). Being the little stinker/adventurer that she is..she escaped the back yard :( I was so devastated....of course seeing as I can easily transform into an emotional wreck. I was so upset because I had to sub the morning after we realized she was gone & I couldn't continue to look for her :(. I thought the worst..but some really good friends helped search for her, Ben & I printed flyers, and I called anywhere I could think of. Finally, right before my lunch break ,I called the Johnson police department and they said a man had called reporting he had found a lab puppy but didn't tell the gender. I called him ASAP--he didn't answer ahhh of course--so I left a voicemail of her description. He called back and said he thought it was her! I literally almost peed my pants..... I say that a lot but this time I really was close. So I rushed to his house to get her! AHHHH she is home and better never leave me again-I told her that. WHEW...
Also...Ben bought a new fancy schmancy camera--cannot wait to upload pictures. WE have been going crazy with it--Ben snaps pictures nonstop--it is starting to get a LITTLE annoying.. :)
We had a fun memorial weekend which we split between our two families--Branson with his & then Heber with mine..WHEW..
Also...Ben bought a new fancy schmancy camera--cannot wait to upload pictures. WE have been going crazy with it--Ben snaps pictures nonstop--it is starting to get a LITTLE annoying.. :)
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