I Heart Summer :)

My summer officially began a week ago. If you didn't hear my joyous screams last Wednesday afternoon you need to get your hearing checked.

So let's see what's been going on in my life since I last posted...

After months of stress, homework, and numerous post-it notes I officially completed my first year of school -- HALLELUJAH!!

To start off my summer I spent the day with my best friend, Nicole, by eating at our favorite restaurant (Garcia's) and acting like two grown-up 4-year-olds at the Paint'n Place. I get to pick up our creations this afternoon so I hope they turn out well :)

The next day I tackled my unruly closet. You see during the school months organizing my closet consists of jamming clothes on the hanging rod then holding my breath while I quickly shut the door. I am known around my house for 'booby-trapping' closets, cabinets, etc. (which is ironic since I'm so OCD about things being clean). Anyway, this project took a good couple of hours but I am extremely pleased with the outcome. I took all the clothes I was wanting to get rid of to Plato's Closet in Bowling Green. They took a little more than half of my stuff and I got $70 cash in return -- SCORE! I'll probably put the rest of the stuff in a yard sale or take it to another consignment shop but I highly recommend taking your old clothes to this place for some quick cash.

The next few days consisted of pretty much nothing which was a very welcomed change. The only thing I can complain about is the muggy, cloudy weather. Last summer the weather was so unusual, in other words - not good, so I hope this one doesn't follow that trend.

On another note I wanted to share some videos I found on YouTube this morning. Some of you may read the blog "Bring the Rain" by Angie Smith. It started after she found out some serious complications while pregnant with her 4th child, a girl. I find her strength and courage to be amazing so I love reading it. Anyway, these videos detail her and her husband's journey. They also tie into a book their pastor wrote called "Plan B". (Read more info about it by clicking on the link.) Just had to share a little story that proves it's a small world. The pastor, Pete Wilson, is married to my 4th grade English teacher. Crazy, huh?! I hope you enjoy the videos as much as I did. Note: Kleenex should be nearby.


Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Find something to laugh about today :)
Kaylyn


PS - I hope you like the blog revamping... while messing with it I further confirmed my suspicions that I have OCD ;)

Blessings

I am counting my blessings this week....

Lily Ann celebrated her 2nd birthday on Saturday. I had an absolute blast watching her. She is such a good little girl plus some great entertainment. I can't wait to watch her grow up... but I'm not rushing it ;)
Here are some snapshots from the party...


The Gator -- Mommy and Daddy's present. She LOVED this as you can see. I also want you to notice Mommy's face as she desperately tries to stop Lily from running into everything... maybe I should move?! :)

She was so good at blowing out her candles and she loved it! We probably watched her do it around 5 times and each time she would just laugh and clap her hands -- how sweet!

Another picture of her blowing out candles -- my favorite :)

I also just HAD to post a picture of what I got her because I loved it so much! Happy Birthday Lily :)

Now to a not-so-happy note. The Flood of 2010. This is all so heartbreaking and amazing to me at the same time.

This is a view of a street in Morgantown. Just look at the signs to see how deep the water is.

This one is even more crazy to me because it's in front of my high school. I've never heard of flood waters backing up that far. This is also the Exit 27 ramp off of Natcher Parkway. Needless to say, school is not in session.

The Green River runs right through the heart of Butler County so I have seen my share of flooded fields. But nothing like this! I have never seen so much water before. However, I find the views to be almost beautiful. Almost. The stories of people losing their homes to the flood puts a nasty damper on the water. These stories devastate me. I can't imagine being put in a situation like that and I definitely can't imagine the hurt/frustration/anger/etc. they are feeling right now. I hope each victim gets the help and funding they need to begin the rebuilding process. Until that time, they will be in my prayers.

"In me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." --John 16:33