Friday, September 5, 2014

September 5, 2014

   Hello all!  This long overdue post will be short and sweet...and I'll do my best to keep it un-sappy!  They say a picture's worth a thousand words, so I'll keep my words brief and share the link to my Facebook album :) (Oh the Places You'll Go).

   Summer has come and gone...and what a summer it's been!  If there is one thing that's constant, it's change.  That's probably a good word to describe the past few months.  My one year anniversary of moving to Cut Bank has past, as well as my first year in practice as an RDH....both big milestones I guess you could say!  A breakup, new boss, new places and faces, family and friends, ups and downs, highs and lows, laughter and tears, coming and going.  If I was to be brutally honest, life is not easy right now.  I won't even try to sugar coat it!

   Mom was describing to me today how life cycles are like the ebb and flow of the ocean tide.  How true it is!  If there's one thing in life I pray I will discover during this season, it's that as constant as change is, God is more constant, His grace is sufficient, He can heal brokenness, etc.  Growing up in a Christian home, it's so easy to say those words...to know intellectually who God is.  But when the rubber meets the road, how much do you really know about Him?

   I feel like I'm preparing for a battle.  I'm ready to tackle some of these questions.  I don't know how long it will take, but I do know it won't be easy.  But I also know God is on and by my side.

   I don't think you can know how much your prayers and kind words are appreciated...both here and from home, I'm constantly reminded of how blessed I am to have such support.

   I love you all!!!!!!!!!

Let 'er Buck!

p.s. as I return to a new normal, I'll try and do my best to keep up with life's happening (key word try).  Stay tuned for the start of AWANA and Youth4Him, my first bowling league, and whatever other adventures may lie ahead!

   

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

May 20, 2014

   Spring has sprung!  Even though we have had snow in May, in general, things are warming up and Montana is turning green.  It's beautiful :)  Lots has happened since I last posted.

   Here's just a snap shot of all of life's happenings.

Day 167: Calving!  We didn't catch any calves actually being born, but we got to enjoy seeing the little ones running around.  So cute!
photo credit - Rose Grubb

photo credit - Rose Grubb
Day 176: Happy St. Patrick's Day!


Day 180: Dan and Alana's wedding!


Day 181: Visiting Kathryn's new baby lambs.


the babies are growing up so fast!


Day 196: My first hunt!





Day 208: Home for Easter weekend and Emma's sweet 16th!!  Poor birthday girl broke her wrist, but she's tough!  We still had a great time together as a family : )






Day 235:  One year since graduation!


Day 237: Kathryn's 15th birthday!  Spent the day outside riding, enjoying the beautiful weather, watching the Preakness, and having fun!



Day 238: Spent another beautiful day driving around in the mountains...got to see some pretty cool wildlife...including my first moose!




hard to see, but the moose is in there!
  Here are just a few random pictures of life these days!






   I'm excited about the summer days ahead!  While I like staying busy, I'm hoping there will be days to just be still.  Things are so busy and ever changing.  It's important to find time to just be still.  Jesus knew this.  His Word tells us to rest.  And boy, I know there are days I need to!  I hope you can each have those times as well...just rest, trust, and let God be God.
   Love to all!

Let 'er Buck!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

March 2, 2014

   Trying to keep up with what's going on these days!!  So since I've done a few fun things as of late, therefore I'm going to post about them :)

Day 148:  Went shooting for the first time!  It was a little frigid, and windy, soooo I can't say I had that great of a shot.  However!  I'll be out practicing as the weather warms up...




 Day 154:  Snowboarding!!!  We've been planning this trip for months!  What an awesome day.







Day 158:  AWANA Grandprix Derby car races!!  So proud of the kids for working hard on their cars.  It was a fun evening for everyone!





Day 160:  Headed to the gym to see little Don wrestle.  He did awesome!!



   That's all for now folks!!  More to come : )

Let 'er Buck!

Saturday, February 15, 2014

February 15, 2014

Wow.  Guess I really fell behind here!  I have the best intentions of keeping up with blogging...but then life happens!  Oh well.  Point is, I'm on it now!

Day 114: Sledding for Caeley and Cidney's birthdays! And the Festival of Trees with my co-worker Kim :)







Day 118: Christmas program practice with my AWANA kiddos!

Day 120-134: HOME SWEET HOME!!!


Marz gets her first car!!

family tradition...bowling on Christmas Eve!


enjoying our new cotton candy machine!

family day in Boston!


"field trip" with Grammy Lynn...awesome!!







Day 108:  Accidental matching at work!  We are just that good!


Day 132:  My 22nd birthday!!  Enjoyed opening gifts and cards from friends and family back home...including a "party in a box" compliments of my very creative and thoughtful Mother and Co. : )

new additions to my ever growing bracelet! : )
Day 133-140: Hermosillo, Mexico!!  Excited to be a part of the dental team.  Check out the facebook album for LOTS of pictures!!!          Mexico 2014

Well, that's all for now!  Will try to keep up better this time...but we'll see how that goes, won't we ; )

Let 'er Buck!