Busy Busy Busy

Andrew and I have been on the go for the past several weeks, and I have neglected the blogging world. I got back from my Colorado trip on the 28th of July, and the two of us flew down to Florida to spend a week with Andrew's family at his cousin's beach condo. We had a very nice, relaxing time with his family. It was beautiful down there. That was only my second time to go to the beach. We saw HUNDREDS of stingrays! It was so bizzare, and I really didnt want to swim in the ocean after that. :)

After our Florida trip, Andrew started another semester at seminary and I started up again with my Seminary Wives Classes. I made a trip to Memphis the end of August to help my mom host a bridesmaid luncheon for an old friend. I had a good time seeing my family and was able to go fishing with my dad and do some shopping with my mom. I got to play some with my niece and nephew. They're really growing up!

I also started a new venture. . . teaching elementary creative writing!! It's a neat little academy where the kids are homeschooled on Mon, Wed & Fri and they come to classes on Tues/Thursdays. Creative Writing meets on Tuesdays, so I'm just teaching once a week. I have 2nd-5th graders, each grade for one hour. The kids are precious and it's a great way for me to get out of the house. I still have some things to learn, but I think it will be a good experience.

We continue to stay busy with church. We recently got new small groups, and those just kicked off this week. Andrew and I are co-leading the group with another couple. I miss our old group but I'm looking forward to developing new relationships.

Here are a variety of pictures from the past month.

It's football season!! YAY!!! Here we are watching the game with our fellow Gator Fans
and their kiddos. We're taking a road trip with them this weekend to
THE SWAMP for Florida/ UT game. We're very excited!!

At birthday dinner with sweet friends celebrating Linda and Jill's birthdays!

Scott and Joanna's wedding

At my friend Laura's wedding in Memphis. I've know Laura since pre-school!!

At Laura's wedding with my parents, Tiffany and Bryan, and Tiffany's parents.
Tiffany and I grew up together and were roommates for two years in college.

My mom, sister-in-law and niece and nephew at my brother's house.

Hanging out with my niece and nephew!

My brother and his precious little dog Waylon!

Fishing with my dad. It was slow day for us, but we still had fun.

Enjoying the beach in Florida!

Andrew and his little cousin in the pool.

Andrew, his dad and brother doing a little night fishing on the beach.

Ummm...I'm so proud that my husband can communicate with the fish. :)

Me and my sister-in-law on the beach.

Family shot minus Julie.

I was probably getting a little too close to the stingrays!

We're being invaded!!!

Trip To Colorado & Oklahoma

I had a wonderful visit to Colorado recently. My best friend since 3rd grade was getting married, and I was in the wedding. I flew out to Denver on the 16th of July. Unfortunately Andrew had to stay behind and work. :( My family also came out to the wedding and then we drove down to our cabins in Cuchara, Colorado. It was so nice to be out there. The mountains are just gorgeous, and it is so nice to sit back and enjoy God's beautiful creation. My other best friend and college roommate, Sarah, lives near Denver so she came down to the cabin with us for a few days. We enjoyed going to Taos, New Mexico for a day trip with my mom and sister-in-law Michelle. My mom and I went horseback riding one day. We saw 5 bears during this trip!! I usually don't see any or if I do, they're from a distance. But we were pretty up close and personal with these bears. It was very exciting. I rode with my parents to Oklahoma on the 26th of July and we got to see my grandparents and some more of my family. My parents dropped me off in Little Rock on the 28th and I flew back to Louisville. I'd been gone for almost two weeks, so it was nice to get back home to Andrew. Here are some pics from the wedding and our time at the cabin.

At the hotel in Denver ready for Robin's wedding (Robin is in middle)

Me, Robin & Jensey. I've known Jensey since 1st grade and she is such a dear friend. Her and her husband Nate are wedding photographers in Orlando, FL, and they did the pictures for Robin's wedding. Jensey and Nate are very talented and if you get a chance, check out their website at www.rootography.com.

Robin and Brian

Me and my brother

Enjoying brunch after the wedding

Me, Michelle & Sarah at the cabin

Riding horses with my mom

Enjoying Bear Lake (where we really did see lots of bears)

A giant bench in Taos, New Mexico

One of the many bears

Another bear wreaking havoc on someone's campsite. Felt bad for them but it was good entertainment for us.

Michelle with her little baby pooch. It's a boy...due Dec. 16.

My Aunt Sarah, me, Uncle Tad, Karson, Michelle

Me, my Aunt Cathy, my grandmother (Gramouse), my mom, Michelle

Karson, my other grandmother (Momo) and me

Me, my grandfather and mom at the new Oklahoma State football training facility

Me and my cousins on my dad's side

A few pics from June & July

I recently returned from a great trip to Colorado with my family. And Andrew and I are currently in Florida right now enjoying the beach with his family. I'll put pictures of those trips in a different post, but here are a few pictures from before I left.

Playing putt-putt with our friend Matt who just moved back to Florida to work with a church. We miss you Matt!

Andrew holding Baby Jack Moore.

Brandon, Ashley (Aven in the belly) & Andrew

Kevin and Ginny over for dinner

Bryan and Holly (Ginny's sister)

Me holding Jack at our 4th of July party with church.

Me with baby Grant Pellowe, Ginny & Jack, Leigh & Greta

Loving holding baby Grant. He's so precious!

Playing some cornhole

Caitlin, Judith & me