Is It Really Almost 2012?

I can't even begin to imagine how fast this year has gone by! I have never felt so rushed before either. I kinda feel robbed of 2011! So much has happened this year, some good and some bad. A lot of the bad happened when I started junior year, but that is too personal to post on the web. A lot of good has happened too! A lot of new babies, relationships, friends, experiences, and more. I would normally say all the big things that have happened this year right about now, but it has all been over exposed. Life right now? Is ok, I haven't been myself since August 19th. Again, too personal to talk about. It's not anything life threatening though!

Current news: Exams are over, and I am so grateful! I am just so burned out on school right now, I really needed this break! Not just for sleep, but for reconnecting with some friends and easing up on myself. I have been so incredibly stressed out about school and college and lots of other stuff. Money is a big issue as well. I have no clue how I am going to get a car, go to college, live on my own, or pay for my own stuff(which I do a lot of now, but it's definitely different once you turn 18). I hope to relax a little bit and let God take over when he decides to or when the time is right! I have been reading Jeremiah 29 a lot lately, because it has been redefining how I see things. It helps me remember that I am not in charge of my life, God is. I really wish I remember that more often and not just not now.

Nicaragua? I am going back as of now, I have roughly $200 saved up. So, I have a pretty good head start! I just need to send letters out!

Everything else is good; family is good, friends are good, and I am pretty good too. I just felt the need to document this crazy time of year!

Merry Christmas!

~m

I'm Dreamed of a White Christmas...

...and we got one!!! Well, kinda...It is barely covering the ground, but we are grateful for anything!

Merry Christmas Blogger World!

~m

Merry Christmas Eve!

This is all so weird to think that Jesus's birthday is tomorrow!
It totally doesn't feel like Christmas!
I love this time of year, getting all the Christmas cards and updates from family and friends, all the sweet treats, and just being happy!

In recent news, we added to our family! We went from a family of 5 to a family of 6! His name is Axel Gunner Rose. He is a 2 month old puppy(3 month's on Christmas!). He is a Pit bull /Australian Cattle dog mix! He is the cutest thing ever, he has 'freckle feet' (:

It took forever to name him! He didn't seem like a Max, a Buddy, or a Spot, so we went with a more random, unique name. We took Axel Rose from Guns N' Roses, and Gunner, just because we like it!

We might get a white Christmas this year! It is totally exciting! We had a white weekend in December a few weeks ago! Along with tons of ice...but snow on Christmas in Tennessee?! That's AMAZING!

~m