...It's been a while!

So, like I said at the beginning, I wasn't sure how good I would be about posting regularly. Looks like I'm not so regular of a poster... so I thought I'd give an update to share what's been going on lately in our life!

Since GIC, we have been here, there, and everywhere. Two weeks ago we went home to Nashvegas to visit with family and friends, an always too quick yet refreshing trip. Then, last weekend, Hunter and I flew down to Florida to meet up with my parents and brother to SURPRISE my grandmother in celebration of her 70th birthday! I loved it! First off, I LOVE surprises and think they make life so fun and exciting. Second, I LOVE my family... so combine the two and I'm doubly thrilled. Grandma's reaction was so sweet and perfect when we showed up at her door. She couldn't believe we had all come to see her. We then proceeded to tell her of one more surprise... later that night, several of her closest friends and family would be coming over for a big party. Talk about a great night! We had so much fun reuniting with family that we only see about once a year and seeing good friends from when my parents used to live there. I also just loved watching my grandparents enjoy hanging out with friends they've known for many years. It was a successful suprise and great weekend to be a part of for sure!

After that, I had a much anticipated SPRING BREAK! It sadly FLEW by faster than you can say "spring break", but it was a great week nonetheless. I spent some time here in Birmingham, doing some stuff around the apartment (aka, cleaning, laundry.. the stuff that gets pushed aside when I'm busy with school stuff!). Then, I drove up to Nashville to spend some time with the family. It was wonderful to have some good quality time there. Now, it's Sunday, and school begins again tomorrow. God is so great to refresh us and give us just what we need to keep going. I am nervous because this week begins the big week of TESTING! ARMT, SAT, and bears, oh my! I am praying for my students (and myself!) that we'd all be calm, relaxed, and just do our best! If you happen to think about us this week, the testing dates are March 23, 24, 30 and 31. Thanks!

Also, if you are looking for some great music, you must check out this CD- Passion: Awakening. It is soo good and I love the message of every song. I'll leave you with one of my favorite verses from the song "Our God" by Chris Tomlin:

Our God is greater
Our God is stronger
God you are higher than any other
Our God is healer
Awesome in Power
Our God
Our God