Another Tree!!!

This rocks!! So, the year I thought I wouldn't put up a tree I have had the opportunity to decorate three!! God rules!

This one was put up at Buckhead Church. Jerry got everything and he let me assist in putting the bulbs on the tree.


If you stand by the tree you would understand why we called the tree the 'King of the Trailer Park"... the bulbs are HUGE. But, in the picture they look pretty good. The rumor in the hallways are that there are pre-schoolers making decorations for are tree as I type. That would ROCK!!

Christmas Trees Everywhere

I wish I had my camera right now. I am at Buckhead Church and every time I walk around there are more and more (fake) Christmas trees popping up everywhere!! Loving it!!

The past week

So, it has been a busy last couple of days, hence, no posts. But to go back...

Sunday night rocked at church. My friend, co-worker, and exceptional blogger Carlos was one of the lead singers and it was great watching everyone on stage. It so nice that they have the music loud enough so I can't hear myself sing. I sing so well that way.. hehe!! Then we were able to listen to a wonderful speaker, Duffy Robins. If you want to watch the service yourself please do so at the Buckhead Church website.



Monday night I spent time with my community group. We ate pizza at Fellini's Pizza and discussed the upcoming Christmas season. Yesterday was my day off and I decided I wanted to get all of my Christmas shopping done. I had an idea of what I wanted to get for everyone but needed to pick it up. I thought it would take a half day maybe... boy was I wrong! I left my apartment around 10am and didn't get back home until almost 7:00!! I went to the Marshall's in Buckhead, quick stop at Starbucks for some Peppermint Mocha before heading over to Ikea, then onto the Marshall's at Perimeter, over to Loehmann's, back to Marshall's, then to the Perimeter Mall, over to Target and finished up at Bed, Bath and Beyond. It was a busy day but I feel so relieved that I have gotten it all done! Once I got home I wrapped almost all the gifts! Exciting that I am so on the ball this year!! Now all thats left is to make the Christmas cookies and I can't wait. Thank God for Jesus' birth!! This way I get to have a favorite time of year (as well as my salvation)!!!

Christmas Tree!!

My parents sent me more pictures of my Christmas tree all decorated and I love them so I thought I would add them to my blog:








Enjoy!!

11/26/2007

I received these pictures of my Christmas tree from my parents today:




That Carlos co-led singing at Buckhead Church for the first time, and it was awsome!!

The message at church last night spoke right to me.

That I was able to sit with my friend Amy.

That there is a church in Buckhead that I LOVE to attend.

That I am able to read my Bible.

11/22/2007

PARADES!!! (Love the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade)

A day to eat a TON of food!

Mimosas in the morning

A day to spend with friends and good food

A day to remember what I am truly thankful for

Two places to work each week

Rainy days

Candles

A door to open to smell the rain and feel the breeze

THE PARADE!!

(Did I mention the parade)

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!! I am making a pumpkin pie and sweet potato pie tonight and I a so looking forward to it!! I went against my usual and bought (for the first time ever) pre-made crusts. So, I am going to test it out tomorrow and see if I can tell a difference between my home-made crust and the store bought. If not, that would save me a ton of time in the kitchen!!

My big plans for tomorrow are as follows:
- have a mimosa while watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade!!
- enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with Kendol, Victor and Kendrick
- remembering all that I have to be thankful for

and then nothing!! That all the plans I have. We'll see what else creeps into the day. But, even if that is all that happens I will be happy.

I am a little sad that I don't have my Christmas tree to look at for the next month, but I know my parents are enjoying it (well, the better be :)~ ).

11/21/2007

All of my family and friends

The fact that I can keep up with most of them via blog, email, texting, chatting, aim's, and phone.

When my Grandparents can stop by for lunch on their way to Florida

That I can take a plane, train, or automobile to see my friends and family.

My walk home from Buckhead Church

I thought you might enjoy a walk with me. So, I brought my camera into work today and took pictures on my walk home! I get a lot of comments when people find out that I actually walk to work. I thought, why not show everyone "why?" Because, every time I walk I always think, "why not???" I hope you enjoy the scenery as much as I do!

11/20/2007

Beautiful fall days

The ability to hear

The fact that I can sing as loudly as I want at church and still can't hear myself (I am really that bad)

Blue couches

cameras

kendol, who will walk with me.

a place to call home

Jamaica

My friend Angie gave me a CD with all the pictures from her Jamaican wedding on it. I saw this picture of me and liked it :) So, why not add it to the blog.

Added Michigan Pictures!!

I added pictures from the trip to Michigan!!! There isn't many (I am good a remembering to bring the camera but thats about all) so enjoy what is there!

Things I am Thankful For

I have been reading a book that suggests writing down everything you are thankful for and updating it daily. So, I am doing so. Check it out if you get bored :)

11/16/2007

Days off

Sleeping in until 11am

Peace and quiet

The Holiday

Knitting Needles

The familiarity of my couch

Oranges for breakfast

Proverbs 16:9

the great staff at the Ansley Publix last night

Trader Joe's

New PICS!!

I added some new pictures from last night!! We had our first Sex & The City Night and it was a blast!! Enjoy the pics...

11/15/07

Sitting on the 4th floor of Buckhead Church overlooking Buckhead. I am thankful for the view.

For the beauty of Fall.

For friends who love SATC as much as me.

For getting to see Lynn's 20 story view of Midtown.

For loving my job at BC.

For God providing me the money to save to move to NYC!!

For being able to walk to work this morning and for my beautiful white scarf.

For being able to watch Nip/Tuck tonight with Ashley and Marcus.

For beautiful red trees.

laptops and power cables

It rained last night

and then got really cold this morning! My walk to Buckhead Church was quite chilly but nothing like the biting wind of Michigan. But now I sit on the 4th floor of the Church, looking out at an amazing view. It makes me wish I would have remembered to bring my camera. Fall has finally officially arrived in Atlanta. It sure is beautiful.

VACATION!!!

I just got back from vacation... it was great. It was COLD, but GREAT!! I took Kendol up with me to visit my family and for us (mostly Kendol) it was a week of firsts:

- it was the first time someone came up to Michigan with me from ATL
- it was our first experience watching Jeff Dunham
- it was his first time in Michigan - north of Detroit
- it was his first time shooting a bow
- it was his first time bow hunting
- it was his first time tracking a deer
- it was his first taste of 'Tiger Meat' - and no, its probably not what you think
- it was his first time understanding country music
- I am sure there are more, I just forgot them

We spent the weekend with my Mom's side of the family - it was our Christmas!! My grandparents always go to Florida in the winter so we get everyone together before they head south. Its always a ton of fun! We played a ton of euchre and schafkopf. We ate more food than anyone should (I swear I gained 10 pounds)!

Then Kendol and I crossed the state to visit with my cousin Marie and to see my Grandma and any other relative that we could manage to see. We stayed at "Adam's house" so we saw him a few times. On Sunday Adam, Marie, Kendol and I went to church at Mars Hill, we drove by my family's old house in Jenison, and then headed out to a few bars for drinks. On Monday Marie, Kendol and I stopped by Grandma's house and saw her and Uncle Ed. Uncle Ed then showed us where Grandpa is now buried. Then at night we saw Uncle Rogor and Kelly. Kelly just had her house decorated by a designer for Christmas... and it was beautiful!!

We left Grand Rapids Tuesday morning and hung out with my parents for a few days before heading back to the ATL. I was able to decorate both trees (my Christmas tree and my parents version of a Christmas tree). I have a few pictures that I need to upload yet... once I do I will add them to the blog. And, we watched the CMA awards on Wednesday.

My favorite quote from the week came from Kendol when he was trying to explain to his Mom how country Michigan really is. I only got part of the conversation but anything she named he said "no, more country than that." And to explain it to her he said "no, its like Kansas." When he got off the phone I asked if he had ever been to Kansas and he said, "no, but I have to imagine this is what it looks like."

As always, the time flew by! I am excited to go back again in December for Christmas part deux!!