Tahoe Update

Hey Everyone, Happy Labor Day!! 

Well, it has been a few weeks since moving out to California. Today actually marks three weeks that I have lived in Tahoe City, CA. 

I figured that it was time for an update and to tell you guys some things that you could be in prayer for. 

The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind trying to get settled into a new place and into a new ministry. The first week we had the kids was a transition time from summer into the school year. So, we did a week of summer activities which included hiking to Eagle Rock and going to the beach at the Lake throughout the week. The way that summer worked

 was essentially like a VBS. We had rec time, bible time, sang songs, and more. Now that school has started, we get kids early in the morning and then put them on the school buses. Then, we don't get kids again until around 12:45 and 2:45. We use that time to clean, make lesson plans, etc. Their after school day allows them to do homework, have a bible story, play outside. 

Meanwhile, there is the preschool! They have a full-day program for 3-5 year olds with circle time, centers, bible story, outside play, etc. So, wondering what more I do? I work in the preschool until 12:45 when I go downstairs and work with the older kids until closing. I help any of the teachers who need help keeping their ratio of teachers to students met. I have really enjoyed it, because it has allowed me to get to know most of the kids that come to the program. We also have Parent's Night Out (PNO) and My Morning Out (MMO) starting soon. I will tell more on those when they get here! :-) 

Now for some prayer requests! 

-- That me and the rest of the girls will continue to experience unity together as co-workers, missionaries, friends, and sisters in Christ. And that we will have the strength and endurance needed during the week.

-- That the children and parents involved in our ministry will continue to build relationships with us and see Christ as we love on their families.

-- FBC 

Tahoe City and it's members. The current pastor, Pastor Dan, or "PD" as we call him, will be retiring this fall. They already have a new pastor who they are very excited for, although they will greatly miss PD who has been here for a very long time! Pastor Scott and his wife Jennifer are coming in September and PD leaves in October. Pray for the church as they go through this hard transition and as they learn to love and trust Pastor Scott.

-- Pray for Tahoe and CA!! This is a big resort area, most of the people here do not live here full-time, but only vacation here. Pray that we will be able to show them the love of Christ while they are here. Pray also for CA. Around 80% of people in CA do not go to church anywhere.

-- Pray for Nell, Debbie, and Leana as they continue to run A+ and the Preschool. They are strong ladies, who have made an impact in this community and these families! 

That's it for now!
I hope tomorrow to do a post full of pictures, so be on the lookout! 

:-) 

"Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." -- Mark 11:24

Football, Concerts and Barn Dances to Infinity

Warning: This post contains MANY pictures! :-) 

Last post, I said that the upcoming weekend was going to be a good one!
And it was!

First, not this past Friday, but the one before, I was able to see one of my favorite bands in concert. 

I don't get to go to concerts very often, so whenever I have the opportunity, I will take it. 

NEEDTOBREATHE was in Tuscaloosa the Friday before the Alabama/LSU football game. 

Talk about an awesome start to a great weekend! My friends and I were about 7 rows back as well!

Ben Rector opened up for them and this was my first time seeing him.
He was really good and I loved listening to his music. I got to meet him afterwards as well!
:-) 

Ben Rector 

NEEDTOBREATHE

Seth! 

Bo and Bear

Next, last Saturday we played against LSU.
Despite the outcome of the game, it was a good day. 

Definitely one of the best games I have been to since being at Bama. 

We fought hard. 

I had a couple of friends come into town and they stayed at my apartment. 

Which, I loved! It was so good to have people in the apartment! 

I also got to see one of my friends that I worked beside in NOLA. I hadn't seen him since we left in August!

Me and Cody!

The Quad on LSU Saturday. There were people everywhere!
We had an estimated extra 240,000 people in town!

The Strip

Me, Rebecca, and Stephanie

Student Section "Line" waiting to enter the Stadium.
And this is 3 1/2 hours before kickoff!

Now, fast forward to this past week! 

This past Friday we had our annual FBC/BCM Barn Dance!

It is one of my favorite events during the year and I'm glad that I was able to go this year.

This is my last Barn Dance, but it was a great one!

                                                                                :-)

Me and Sarah!
It was her first Barn Dance! 

Square Dancing

Me and Brandon

Me and Rebecca!
A Barn Dance isn't complete without IBC Root Beer! 

Now for today.
Bama is playing away and that means that I didn't have to wake up early or be anywhere today.
It is always nice to have Saturdays like that.
I woke up and then stayed in my bed...for many hours....

I grabbed my computer and then had tabs open on Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, and Hulu.

I would definitely classify it has a lazy Saturday.
But, I did complete another DIY project. 

It is an Infinity Scarf, made out of an old t-shirt!
I found this project thanks again to Pinterest! It was super easy and I love the way it turned out! 

Can't wait to wear it! 

Now, I'm at my friend's apartment watching the Bama game!
Roll Tide! 

Hope you enjoyed this post and all the many pictures!!

:-) 

Pumpkin Patch

This past Saturday, me and a couple of friends were able to go to a Pumpkin Patch! 

I have never been to one, so it was tons of fun! 

Since it was so close to Halloween, there weren't a lot of people there. 

Which, I was happy about it. When I am around large crowds for too long, I start to get agitated. 

The pumpkin patch was almost cleaned out of good pumpkins, but we were able to come away with some good ones. 

The hayride was still tons of fun, the food was still yummy, and the day was beautiful! 

Here are some pictures from that day! 

Enjoy! 

:-) 

Me and Amber
I have recently gotten to know her better.
She is very cool. :-) 

Indian Village.
Y'all know I am all about some Indians! :-) 

Gorgeous Sunflowers!

Me with my punkin!
:-) 

Me and Ryan.

Gotta get a picture of the yummy food!
BBQ, corn on the cob, and sweet tea.
Perfection! 

I love this picture!
It was taken by my friend, Ryan, the guy in the  picture with me a few before.

Fall Is Here Once Again

I sit here writing this post from my comfy bed. 

Under the covers, listening to Pandora, drinking coffee out of my NOLA cup.
A pretty good way to start a Saturday, don't you think?

I love Fall! 

It seriously has to be my favorite season. 

It usually comes with the perfect weather, just jeans and a t-shirt or light long sleeve shirt. 

The past couple of days however, it has been COLD. 

I walked out of my apartment seriously underestimating how cold it was.
Not only that, but it was overcast and dreary.
Not, good fall weather. 

But today, on this Saturday, it is bright and blue outside!
Temperatures are rising today, but won't be that bad. 

Best for jeans and a t-shirt.
I hope I find something fun to do outside, so it doesn't go to waste.
:-) 

The past couple of days I have been on Fall Break from school. 

For me, it started Tuesday night and has been going since. 

I have thoroughly been enjoying this break. Although, I do still have an article to find by Monday and a mock interview and test on Thursday. 

But, this coming week is going to be great for some other reasons and I will be sure to tell all about it...later! 

:-) 

Earlier this week, my friend and I went to Lake Nicol. 

It is one of my favorite places in Tuscaloosa, no doubt. 

This time, we went to the other side where there are the cliffs.

The fall colors can greatly be seen there!
Here are some pics from that trip. 

Enjoy! 

Super Senior Year So Far

Hey Everyone! 

I thought that for a post today I would share some pictures from this Fall so far. 

This is my last year in college, my fifth year.

Like we call it: The Victory Lap, Super Senior Year! 

So far, it has been great! 

I have really been enjoying it 

and 

I'm excited to see where God leads me after next semester and graduation. 

Enjoy these pictures from the year so far!

:-) 

Fall Retreat 2011 -- Camp Hargis

Lake Nicol. One of my favorite places in Tuscaloosa. 

Cooking with friends! 

Lion King 3D! All, but four, in the theater were college kids that night. It was amazing!
We sang, we danced, we cried.
We relived our childhood. 

Summer Snow! Complete with Paper Shea.
(My best friend who is going to school and living in Denver now.)

And of course, Alabama Football!
Roll Tide!


If you have already graduated college, what is your favorite memory from that time?
Or, if you are still in school, what has been your greatest memory so far?

:-)