| Life Lately: [phone photos] |

A little over four months in Texas and I cannot believe everything that God has sent my way. So many prayers have been answered and little by little God is shaping my character and molding me into the person He wants me to be. I have amazing new friends, a place in ministry, a full time job downtown where I don't have to work weekends or wear a business suit [yes, I prayed for that], I am also about to move into my first place! God even sent an incredible man my way too. [didn't see that one coming at all but it sure is a nice surprise.]
Ever since I made the leap of faith to move to Fort Worth, God has been showing me that having Him guide my steps is totally the way to go. What He has brought my way has blown my mind. As much as I enjoy planning and organizing, I could've never planned my life out this well.
God sure has outdone himself.

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

| Life Lately: Rooted [phone photos] |

Almost two months have gone by without a peep from me on this blog. A LOT has changed and happened within those two months. My life has been going a mile a minute and just now I am finding a pace that I can maintain. You can't go your whole life sprinting, your legs would look amazing but you are going to be completely exhausted! Life is about to change very soon and it has me filled with an anxious excitement!
In my last post I shared about my decision to remain in Michigan and not re-locate to Texas. God telling me to "get rooted" has been the phrase that has carried me through this faith testing journey during April and May. When you feel your faith start to shake, get rooted. Establish yourself & grow deeply!
That's what the past two months have consisted of, growing and rooting. Being intentional with friendships, securing family relationships, and gaining a confidence in ministry.
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit." Jeremiah 17:7-8

| Life Lately: Christmas Break in Texas [phone photos] |

I spent Christmas break in Texas trying to figure out my life and prepare to move there in June. [read more about that here.] 10 days of family, solitude, coffee, tacos, and Jesus was just what I needed. I feel a peace about the direction God is taking me into and I am so ready to make this move. Enjoy some photos that I snapped with my phone [and may have borrowed from others] during my time there.

| Say hello to the country's tallest indoor Christmas tree! The tree at the Galleria Mall in Dallas was simply breathtaking. Watching a whole fleet of kids ice skating around the tree and having Christmas songs playing loud really gave me some serious holiday spirit. |

| Yes, that is Kari Jobe. Worship Pastor and Christian Artist. Never did I think I would run into her at Central Market in her hometown but I did. I actually got out of the car for this photo and it was totally worth it. Her and her husband were so sweet. Definitely an awesome way to start off my trip. [it was also after this photo that I realized how jacked up my eyebrows were... ay!] |

| My cousin [not technically but oh well] Amanda, tore it up while singing at Tree of Life for their candlelight service. Her voice is amazing and I almost lit my hair on fire with my candle because the presence of God was so strong. |

| Some of the gorgeous TOL ladies who have become such great lifelong friends. We all unintentionally matched on Sunday. |

| Brunch at one of my favorite places in FW, Brewed was so much fun. These darlings are such a riot! I cannot wait for more times together in the future. |

| What do you do when it's cold and rainy? Take a family road trip to Austin! We had such a blast together exploring the city and all it had to offer. |

| The last service of 2014 at Tree of Life was excellent. I love this church and am so excited to call it my home very soon. If you want to hear any of their Sunday messages go here. |

| A trip to Texas wouldn't be complete without a trip to Roots Coffeehouse for their honey vanilla latte. |

| I miss my roomie Charlotte already. |

| Breakfast at Magnolia Cafe in Austin and Lunch at Velvet Taco! |

Until next time... 

Life Lately [according to my phone]

Fathers Day. 

Weekend with cousin Averie. 

5k Run/Walk with Mama. 

I have perfected my Elsa braid. 

Marching band has officially started.

Outside fun with all my toddlers. 

4th of July parade.

Mascot pictures and candy. [also Josh ended up with an ice cream sample during the parade!] 

Pool Fun! [we have been having our 4th party at the same place for 25 years! it is a quite a tradition that means a lot to all of us!] 

Sparklers! 

Birthday dinner! [Mediterranean Wrap, I decided it was ok to have a little gluten on my birthday!] 

Only the best babysitters take the kids out for ice cream! 

Life Lately [according to my phone]

Fat River Rapids- longboard race.

Some amazing sunrises & sunsets have been created by God lately. 

Nothing like your brother and his best friend setting up a hammock in the church parking lot. 

Mother's Day photo after an amazing meal at P.F. Changs! 

Kim Walker-Smith Still Believe Concert with Jesus Culture. 

Traditional Memorial Day road trip with the Quartet [my bff & my brother's bff] to Shipshewana. We made some coffee pit stops. Between the four of us, we ended up going to three different Biggby's. Desperate times for some caffeine.  

My poor brother was stuck with a broken ankle so he experienced the Shipshewana flee market differently this year. He got to use an electric scooter. 

A trip to Indiana would not be complete without Chick-Fil-A. We don't have those in Michigan.