Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Danielle is getting married!
My gorgeous best friend, Danielle, is getting married in 7 days!! We have known each other since our freshman year in college. I never thought she would be my friend: she is talented, breathtakingly beautiful, and super smart! Then, we began our classes for Middle Grades Education and we got super close! Especially on our dangerous rides to and from Chestatee! It is neat to see how God places people in your life. Danielle and I will be friends forever! I can't wait to see her as a bride on October 2nd! She has been such an inspiration to me and others. I am so happy to spend her special day with her like she did with me a year ago!
Yesterday was a big day packed full with a Bridesmaid Luncheon at Chateau Elan, pedi/mani, and then the Bachelorette Party.
The luncheon was awesome! We all ate like queens! Emily, my new friend, got cake for all of us to taste! Right Emily? Then, Danielle passed out presents! We each got cute monogrammed bags which I of course loved!! PINK AND MONOGRAMMED - Am I in heaven? Then, we got fancy jewelry wrapped with our initial (I know, pinch me) and a giftcard for the nail salon that afternoon! Then, THE BEST ... a white robe with zebra ribbon and our monogram! I KNOW... can you believe we are friends, we have nothing in common! I loved them and felt so special!
Next, we drove to the nail salon and had more girl time! It was only Danielle and her bridesmaids. I got to catch up with Danielle and Katie! I haven't seen Katie since college. :)
One thing I have noticed about all of the wedding showers is Danielle's selection of friends. She has got the most loving and friendly girls surrounding her on her special day and in life.
Later that night all of us plus MORE friends met back at my house for Danielle's lingerie shower and bachelorette party! My mom and I have so much fun giving showers! It's a fun time to work on ideas and see a vision come to life. I was super excited to do this for Danielle and hope she loved it! We had yummy food, an awesome cake, and the TIPSY CANVAS! Dusti, owner of the Tipsy Canvas, brought all of her supplies over and we painted at my house! How neat is that? Our paintings turned out awesome with each one a bit different and unique. I can't thank my mom enough for her HUGE HELP (meaning she did most of it)!
My favorite time was the girl talk that happened when just a few of us stuck around! Of course I was there, but Danielle, Laura, Emily, Chelsea H, and Rachael all stuck around, too. We had the most laughs and really got to know each other some more! I love them already!
All in all...it was a great day! I can't wait until next weekend, right Danielle? Thank you for letting me share with you!
You can see the entire day HERE!
Yesterday was a big day packed full with a Bridesmaid Luncheon at Chateau Elan, pedi/mani, and then the Bachelorette Party.
The luncheon was awesome! We all ate like queens! Emily, my new friend, got cake for all of us to taste! Right Emily? Then, Danielle passed out presents! We each got cute monogrammed bags which I of course loved!! PINK AND MONOGRAMMED - Am I in heaven? Then, we got fancy jewelry wrapped with our initial (I know, pinch me) and a giftcard for the nail salon that afternoon! Then, THE BEST ... a white robe with zebra ribbon and our monogram! I KNOW... can you believe we are friends, we have nothing in common! I loved them and felt so special!
Next, we drove to the nail salon and had more girl time! It was only Danielle and her bridesmaids. I got to catch up with Danielle and Katie! I haven't seen Katie since college. :)
One thing I have noticed about all of the wedding showers is Danielle's selection of friends. She has got the most loving and friendly girls surrounding her on her special day and in life.
Later that night all of us plus MORE friends met back at my house for Danielle's lingerie shower and bachelorette party! My mom and I have so much fun giving showers! It's a fun time to work on ideas and see a vision come to life. I was super excited to do this for Danielle and hope she loved it! We had yummy food, an awesome cake, and the TIPSY CANVAS! Dusti, owner of the Tipsy Canvas, brought all of her supplies over and we painted at my house! How neat is that? Our paintings turned out awesome with each one a bit different and unique. I can't thank my mom enough for her HUGE HELP (meaning she did most of it)!
All in all...it was a great day! I can't wait until next weekend, right Danielle? Thank you for letting me share with you!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
LoVe!
A lot of things have been happening this summer. One of the greatest events is God working in my life. Since my junior year in high school I haven't had the best relationship with Him. Prior to my junior year I was highly involved in my church youth group, sang with a praise team, and felt very confident in knowing and loving God. Then, March 24th, 2002 happened. My boyfriend and one of my best friends died in a car wreck on the way home from my house. It is interesting to me how strong I thought my relationship with God was. I feel that if it were stronger it wouldn't have taken me so long to not be angry with Him. When I say angry I was ANGRY! I had hate in my heart and could not understand why a loving God would have let this happen. The only thing that gave me peace was knowing Wesley was in a much better place.
So, this summer my sister asked me to go to Athens Church with her. Don't get me wrong, I have been attending church, but there is something about it there that feeds me. It may be the younger crowd, the music, or the message (I think it's all of those and more). The Spirit inside me has been reawakened. I have let God fully back in to my life. It's not because I don't think bad things can happen, but I am learning to completely trust Him again. I have wonderful examples all around me and it's amazing how God works.
Ryan has been going with me and we both LOVE it. It feels bad if we miss a day. 14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3 : 14 - 19.
Ryan and I just got back from a beach trip and God was all around us in the sunset, the powerful water, and safety in our trip down and back.
My beautiful sister, Erin.
So, this summer my sister asked me to go to Athens Church with her. Don't get me wrong, I have been attending church, but there is something about it there that feeds me. It may be the younger crowd, the music, or the message (I think it's all of those and more). The Spirit inside me has been reawakened. I have let God fully back in to my life. It's not because I don't think bad things can happen, but I am learning to completely trust Him again. I have wonderful examples all around me and it's amazing how God works.
Ryan has been going with me and we both LOVE it. It feels bad if we miss a day. 14For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15from whom his whole family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Ephesians 3 : 14 - 19.
My beautiful sister, Erin.
My lovely cousin, Hannah!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
UPDATE! The blog needs a little love!
Goodness - I haven't updated the blog in 2.5 months! Who does that?
Lots of things have been happening!
1. My photography business has been booming (love it! Thank you God!) Van Nus Photography
2. I am teaching 5th grade next year in the same school I was at my first 2 years I taught - same classroom - same wordwall - YAY!
3. Ryan is though with TAX SEASON as of April 15th and we are enjoying early dinners and walks, soon to be runs around 8 (bc that's when the GA heat is bearable)
4. Got fitted for my friend Danielle's wedding - I am her matron of honor!!! She will be the most beautiful bride. She is already so beautiful but she exudes femininity, so this is definitely her day (along with her future hubby Jon!).
5. Loved the Keys - got to fly down over Spring Break and see what everyone always talks about! It really is wonderful. I could have stayed for a month. Ash and I had a blast!
Lots of things have been happening!
1. My photography business has been booming (love it! Thank you God!) Van Nus Photography
2. I am teaching 5th grade next year in the same school I was at my first 2 years I taught - same classroom - same wordwall - YAY!
3. Ryan is though with TAX SEASON as of April 15th and we are enjoying early dinners and walks, soon to be runs around 8 (bc that's when the GA heat is bearable)
4. Got fitted for my friend Danielle's wedding - I am her matron of honor!!! She will be the most beautiful bride. She is already so beautiful but she exudes femininity, so this is definitely her day (along with her future hubby Jon!).
5. Loved the Keys - got to fly down over Spring Break and see what everyone always talks about! It really is wonderful. I could have stayed for a month. Ash and I had a blast!
6. Halley Kathryn was born!!!!! :)
7. And...summer concerts have begun!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Oh love!
We had our own little photo shoot when it snowed! I just had to share!
Married life is... THE BEST! I could not imagine that it could be this much FUN, yes fun! There are so many laughs in my day. Some of them Ryan and I share together and other times I just find moments humorous. Take for instance this morning...Ryan likes to set his alarm clock 5 minutes earlier than I wake up (he wakes up 15 minutes after me). So, his alarm goes off...he stumbles around reaching for it like he has no idea what that awful sound is...then switches it off. I am fully awake! He falls back asleep and I lay my alarm right next to his head (yes, this is mean...yes, i will get paid back) and the ALARM booms in his ear! He just flips over and goes back to sleep! I hopped right out of the bed after giving him a big kiss...fun times!
Thank you God for blessing us! :) Please continue doing so for our family and friends!
Married life is... THE BEST! I could not imagine that it could be this much FUN, yes fun! There are so many laughs in my day. Some of them Ryan and I share together and other times I just find moments humorous. Take for instance this morning...Ryan likes to set his alarm clock 5 minutes earlier than I wake up (he wakes up 15 minutes after me). So, his alarm goes off...he stumbles around reaching for it like he has no idea what that awful sound is...then switches it off. I am fully awake! He falls back asleep and I lay my alarm right next to his head (yes, this is mean...yes, i will get paid back) and the ALARM booms in his ear! He just flips over and goes back to sleep! I hopped right out of the bed after giving him a big kiss...fun times!
Thank you God for blessing us! :) Please continue doing so for our family and friends!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Happy New Year
2009 was wonderful for us...here is a recap.
- Planning a wedding!
- Ryan graduating from UGA!!
- Ryan starting to work at a great accounting firm.
- Dana beginning a new position (after teaching for 2 years now the Instructional Technology Specialist)
- Closing on our new house!
- OUR WEDDING DAY!
- Honeymoon!
- Moving in to our house.
- Thanksgiving with our family (first one married)
- First Christmas!
- Happy New Years celebration with our family and friends!
A lot has happened. I know I have missed out on something, but it is amazing to see how God has blessed us so greatly in such a short time. I am so thankful for my husband, family, and life.
I hope you are having a great New Year with many more fantastic days to follow.
I hope you are having a great New Year with many more fantastic days to follow.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Father Daughter Dance
One of the favorite moments everyone likes to talk about from our wedding is the Father Daughter Dance! Daddy and I had my friend Jocelyn choreograph our dance. We went over to her house one night and learned the dance. Then when Dad would get home from work we would have our own practices together! It is one of my most treasured memories with my father.
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