Isbell Adventures

Ministry Update!

2009-07-22T14:56:00.003-04:00

hey guys!

just posted a ministry update over at the ministry blog. we'd love for you to check it out and get up to date on all that's going on!

Bryan and Karen

there is also a link just over to the right. ----------->

Summer Fun

2009-06-22T22:19:00.003-04:00

I apologize my delay in posting. Our first 4 weeks of summer of been busy.

Week 1: Family Vacation in Fort Morgan, AL. Great time with great family.

Weeks 2 and 3 : South East Asia: Kathmandu, Nepal: Amazing Children
Week 4: Karen started teaching summer school and Bryan started interning at the church

I promise to be more consistent and look forward to sharing more about our trip!

We're on our way!

2009-05-31T10:26:00.004-04:00

Hey everyone!

Just sitting in the Chicago airport waiting on our flight to New Delhi. We have a new blog post over at the ministry website (www.incorruptibleministries.wordpress.com) and we would love to have you follow along with our journey. we are going to try to post regularly while we're there.

Bryan and Karen

Wahoo

2009-05-22T21:50:00.003-04:00

My first year of teaching is officially OVER. It's been a great year, however, I am glad for the break. Bryan and I are already in Alabama and will be headed to the beach tomorrow for a week of relaxing with my family. 9 days from now we will be on a plane headed to Nepal. We can't wait! It's going to be a great summer! A very full summer, but a great summer!

My PawPaw

2009-05-13T21:11:00.003-04:00

3 Years Ago at our Wedding

My PawPaw passed away today at the young age of 91. Although he has had congestive heart failure for about a year (which is treatable) he was doing good, so it was a little unexpected. We did get to see him on Sunday so that was such a blessing to us.

He was such a neat man. He could talk your ear off (I do get it honestly). Just about any word you said to him would make him think of a war story and for the next several hours he would tell stories about his time in WWII and his travels while there. At 88 he was still swimming 7-10 laps in 30 minutes and was in the local paper for swimming 50 miles (over the course of several months). He was a very gracious and giving man. He loved to work with his hands and build bird houses. He loved my grandmother dearly and thought very highly of her. He was a great man and will be sorely missed. I'm glad to know that he lived such a full life. I'm glad to have been a part of his life and to have had the honor of knowing him.

Ministry blog

2009-05-06T10:51:00.002-04:00

hey everybody (all 5 of you),

we've set up a new blog to document our adventure in Nepal this summer. you can find it at www.incorruptibleministries.wordpress.com, or click here. feel free to put the link on your blog roll, as this will continue being the ministry blog even after the trip. we hope to be able to post while we're in Nepal, but from what Karen tells me, i shouldn't get my hopes up...oh well.

30 Days

2009-05-02T10:27:00.002-04:00

In thirty days...

We will be on a plane...headed half-way around the world...
To share hope with the most precious people...

I cannot wait...I have imagined this day for the last 5 years when I would get to return to these people I love so dearly and with the man I love so dearly. Its only 30 short days away.

Vegas Vacation

2009-04-10T13:47:00.003-04:00

Sin City! We returned with money in our pockets and wonderings of why you would take your children on a "family vacation"???
A view of the strip our first night there (it was a little colder than I anticipated)

Andrew and Heather got the privilege of spending the week with us

Our shuttle ride from the airport to the hotel

Bryan's first winnings in the slots at the airport

Money, Money, Money, Money!

We're Back!

2009-04-04T07:54:00.003-04:00

I am so sorry guys for those of you who follow and still check our blog. Life has been crazy...and this time of year as I say "my brain hurts". We are officially on spring break! No students for 9 days! I hope to catch up on life over these last few months this week and on what has been going on in my heart! Here are some pics of the last few months!

Holding Vivian for the first time! She is so sweet and precious and her aunt K will buy her the CUTEST clothes!!! I went home to spend a weekend with Vivian and the boys and ended up driving back in the crazy snowstorm! It was great though to just spend time with the family!

Sweet Sweet Girl

Layne and Larra came and spent the afternoon hanging out at Jen's. While I believe they just wanted to see me; I know they came to hold the bundle of sweetness that is our Vivian

Bryan and I celebrated our 3 year anniversary on March 11. We bought filets from a local meat market(this is expensive for us!) and has a nice QUIET dinner at home.
I'm so honored to share life with you babe! Thanks for loving me! I can't wait for all that is to come!

Bryan turned 25! We had a surprise party for him, and although not pretty, a very delicious double layer chocolate cake with cream cheese icing in the middle. Sorry this was the only pic I took...lame I know!

A little Peek

2009-02-19T11:44:00.002-05:00

Our sweet Vivian is doing better. She is currently on the CPAP and off the ventilator and using less and less oxygen each day! They are hopefull she will get to go home early next week! She is a beautiful girl and I can't wait to see Davis and Tyler love on their new sister! Please keep Vivian and the Brewer family in your prayers!

Valentine Surprise

2009-02-14T19:01:00.002-05:00

This morning Vivian Kathleen was born at 9:10 a.m. weighing 8lbs and 20 in. long. She is currently in the NICU with an infection so please keep her in your prayers.

All Chopped Off

2009-01-24T15:52:00.004-05:00

Before
During

Still going...it took awhile

10 inches!

I chopped off ten inches today to donate to Locks of Love!

Sad Day

2009-01-09T19:31:00.003-05:00

It is official...I was trying not to believe the rumors...Cottage Living is no more. I know many of you may not fully appreciate the void that this will leave in the world...however there is much sadness in my heart at the knowledge of no longer receiving one of my few superficial delights...ahh the search begins for a new magazine that will make this heart delighted one day a month over superficial and frivolous things. They better not mess with Target.

Come and Worship

2008-12-25T08:00:00.002-05:00

My heart and mind have meditated on many thoughts this Christmas Season. I love everything about the "Christmas Season"...the food, the presents, the weather, the colors, the greenery...the music. Music connects me to the Father and can always shift my focus. Two songs this season have kept my heart humbled and my eyes lifted to the heavenlies. Today let us kneel and bow in worship to our King.

Angels from the realms of glory
Wing your flight o'er the earth.
Ye who sang creations story
Now proclaim Messiah's birth.

Come and worship, come and worship, come and worship,
Worship Christ the newborn King.

Shepherds in the fields abiding
Watching o'er your flocks by night.
God with man is now residing
Under shines the infant light

Saints before the altar, bending,
Watching, longing, hope and fear.
Suddenly the Lord descending
in His temple shall appear.

One thing I have meditated on this Christmas season is the simple life that Jesus lived. He didn't come as a "royal" Child born to a King, He came to the humble family of a carpenter. He could have enjoyed all the earthly riches available and yet during His time on earth He lived a very simple life. We know there was intentionality in this because it reflects the fact that earthly treasures, no matter how wonderful are temporary, but heavenly treasures, the souls of men, are eternal. Jesus knew that there was nothing on this earth that could satisfy Him more than His relationship with the Father and that His time needed to be spent on eternal treasure not indulging in earthly temporary treasure. My heart has been stirred to discern where I need to simplify my life so that I can be more about the eternal and less indulgent in the temporary.

They never knew a dark night
always had the Son's light
on their face
Perfect in glory
Broken by the story
of untold grace...
come that day

Majesty had come down
Glory had succumed now
to flesh and bone
In the arms of a manger
In the hands of strangers
that could not know
Just who they hold

And the angels filled the sky
All of heaven wondered why
Why their King would choose to be
Be a baby born to die

And all fell silent
For the cry of an infant,
the voice of God
Was dividing history
For those with eyes to see,
the Son would shine
From earth that night

To break the chains
Of guilt and sin
To find us here
To pull us in
So we can join in Heaven's song
And with one voice around the throne

All the Angels filled the sky
And I can't help but wonder why
Why the King would choose to be
Be a baby born for me
Be a baby born to die

Risk

2008-12-14T12:04:00.008-05:00

I'm not a gambler. I like decisions that are safe, comfortable, predictable. Although I say and think I trust God, I like my life to be simple enough that I can handle it. Life is and has been good. There has been peace, provision, hope for whats to come, and a simple enjoyment of where we are in life...all risk free. A restlessness has begun to stir in my spirit...not in fear... because of a lack. A lack of risk.

In Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade one "leap of faith" could lead to finding a great treasure and saving his father's life. He must risk his life though. Stepping off the cliff could save his father's life or end both of theirs.

The Lord has been showing me that although my life is good it could be great(not perfect)...but getting there involves risk. It involves risking everything and taking that first step off the cliff with no visible way to get across trusting that He is going to carry me every step of the way.

"The splendor of a human heart which trusts that it is loved gives God more pleasure than Westminster Cathedral, the Sistine Chapel, Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Van Gogh's Sunflowers, the sight of ten thousand butterflies in flight, or the scent of a million orchids in bloom. Trust is our gift back to God. Unwavering trust is a rare and a precious thing." Brennan Manning, Ruthless Trust

He has brought this passage back to me, gently reminding me of the sweet aroma trust is to Him. He is showing me that sometimes risk is good...it builds our faith and strengthens our courage. I have to take that first step He won't push me. Sometimes He brings us to a place where we have everything to lose and only Him to gain more of. That is exactly where I feel...standing at the edge of the cliff...holding on to everything that keeps my life comfortable...but the minute I let go and walk out, the bridge will appear (cue indiana jones music) and we will walk across together.

Aunt Karen Part 1

2008-11-15T09:58:00.004-05:00

I love being an aunt! I love having the opportunity to invest in these precious children. I hope to be wise with this opportunity given to me and reflect Christ to them!

Aunt Karen Part 2

2008-11-15T09:47:00.004-05:00

Caught!

2008-11-03T21:50:00.006-05:00

When we go out of town we keep Bailey in the kitchen behind a baby gate. The last time we left he chewed a hole through his gate...so we bought a new one. I will just let the pictures tell the story of how we found him upon our return yesterday...

The sad thing is we don't know how long he was like this...but no worries we laughed a lot and clearly took pictures before we freed him. I'm guessing he probably learned his lesson

We Believe in Auburn and Love it!

2008-10-25T15:58:00.004-04:00

Bryan and I carved our first pumpkin! WAR EAGLE!

Managing Life

2008-10-23T11:40:00.002-04:00

I know I haven't posted much of my thoughts lately. Life has been full and there is much my heart and mind are chewing on.

I am not by nature a disciplined person, I have never followed the same routine every morning (except for hitting snooze) or any day. I just go with the flow for each day. It is something I strive to improve in my life because I know I can't always do or not do based on my feelings. Recently as I read a friends blog, I began to think about the idea of being the "manager" of my home. I have never really looked at it from that perspective and as I thought about the Proverbs 31 woman, I realized that was exactally what she did. She organized and managed the household and provisions her husband provided. As I began praying through this and processing this we started a series at church on our finances and being good stewards of what God has given us. This past Sunday we discussed how each decision is a spritual decision and that we are not the owners of our things and money, we are simply the managers. So right now I am just praying through every part of my life and asking for God to show me how I can better manage each area, especially my time, money and my home.

Life in general is good for us. Fall is always full, especially this year with two of Bryan's brothers getting married. Admist the busyness though I am blessed and thankful to have so many wonderful people in my life that keep me busy.

Celebration!

2008-10-12T12:21:00.003-04:00

Bryan's youngest brother was married this weekend. We had the honor and privilege of sharing in their special day. Courtney is a precious friend not only of the Isbell family, but also of mine. Matthew and Courtney...we are so excited for ya'll. You are both so special and such a blessing to us! We pray God's blessings over you and your union! Thank you for allowing us to stand beside you!

Fall Fun!

2008-10-08T18:34:00.002-04:00

Last week we headed out to the Pumpkin Patch with Beth, Buck and Peyton to take Peyton's six month pictures and just enjoy the wonderful fall weather!

Suggestions Please

2008-10-03T19:10:00.004-04:00

We are in the process... I more so than "we" of picking out a new kitchen table. There are two that I have found that I love. One is a little more formal and more like the actual dining room table I would like to have one day. The other is a little more "worn" and would always be a great kitchen table. The chairs are really where I need some good input. Sadly they are all the same price so that does not help. Share your thoughts...

The Carmichael Table: My favorite!
The Farmhouse Table
The Farmhouse Chair

The Ladderback Chair: Bryan's pick

Curved Back Dining Chair (this also come in the white on the legs of the first table)...its my favorite but Bryan's least on the comfort level

I miss them...

2008-10-02T14:44:00.003-04:00

These boys bless me so much, and I miss them like crazy, get jealous when other people get to see them more...but love the smile on their face when I go to Alabama to see them!!!!

The countdown is on! We are leaving next Thursday night for Alabama for Matthew and Courtney's wedding...and I will get to see these precious boys!

Life List

2008-09-26T08:40:00.003-04:00

The Grand Canyon
The Swiss Alps
Mt. Everest

Bryan and I have an unofficial life list. We have talked about the different things we want to do, but don't have an official list. So here it begins...look for updates as we check things off and add things. Here is our starter list:

1. Visit all 7 continents

2. Visit all 50 states

3. Skydive (Bryan)

4. Ski in the Swiss Alps

5. Stay at the Sound of Music House (Karen)

6. Learn a different language (other than Spanish)

7. Back-pack in Europe

8. 7 wonders of the world

9. Go to base-camp of Mt. Everest

10. Stay in a 5-star luxury hotel

11. Visit all the US National Parks

12. Go to the Masters

13. Have something published

14. Make our own signature wine

15. Drive and Astin-Martin

Dreaming

2008-09-18T16:08:00.004-04:00

This is where my brain has been all day. Today was my first day of being "checked out". We are closing out our 6th week of school so I think I've hung in there pretty good. While my brain was not fully engaged with my students it was fully engaged in dreaming. Dreaming is renewing for me. I have always been a dreamer. I love to know other peoples dreams and help them dream. While I do love to dream, and I dream big sometimes, I hold my dreams loosely and let them rest in the hands of my Savior, knowing He can dream far bigger dreams that I could imagine. However, it was nice today to take a break mentally and renew myself. I will be a much better teacher tomorrow for it ( i guess next time I should plan it for a Saturday).

Change for the better

2008-09-16T21:52:00.002-04:00

Well there has been some discussion for the past week that Bryan might be moved to a different school due to enrollment numbers. We were ok with this seeing that any other school would be closer than where he is now.

Finally today, after roughly 11 months of driving a stifling round-trip 110-120 miles/day for at least an hour and half each way, the assignment was changed. Starting Monday, Bryan will be at Norcross High School which is 7 miles from my school. Total we will cut 40 miles off our commute, saving gas and time. His school hours are also different which will allow us to arrive home at least an hour earlier than we have been! Needless to say our drive could always get shorter but for the remainder of this school year we will at least be able to get home earlier and save a little bit of money.

Wedding Vow Renewal Service

2008-09-07T20:53:00.005-04:00

Today at church we finished up our Wedding Project Series with a Wedding Vow Renewal Service. At first Bryan and I were a little hesitant thinking that vow renewing was for people who had been married a long time. However, as Shawn spoke this morning I realized that it was simply an opportunity to say "I'm still in it, I'm just as committed today as I was .... years ago". So we decided to go ahead and do it. Bryan loved every minute of it, and while I enjoyed the personal significance part I laughed, turned bright red, and hated that people were watching us. (At least he was on stage playing in the band during the kiss part or I would have been BRIGHT red!!). During the series we have talked about 5 decisions its important that we make:
1. To Believe (the best about each other and the best about the marriage)
2. To Leave and Cleave (why this the way God designed it)
3. To Love (Ultimately demonstrating Christ love by loving each other the way Christ loves us)
4. To Submit (Choosing what is best for the marriage and again reflecting Christ)
5. To Renew (To renew and remember our commitment to each other and God)Although we weren't all dressed up it was so good to reaffirm to one another our commitment to each other and to our marriage especially after 2 years of "rich or poor, sickness and health" etc. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful husband who has always loved me like Christ does and is quick to forgive and extend grace. However, I love knowing that it can be even better than it already is!

House Fun!

2008-09-01T19:56:00.005-04:00

We have been finally (a year after moving in) doing some painting and decorating. We also found a beautiful antique piece for a steal! Here are some pictures of our progress. None of the rooms are completely finished but i have expensive taste and found curtains that will break the bank. More will come as I finish each room!

We paid $40 for this antique dresser and bought some new, matching knobs and stained them and fixed the stain in some rough spot.

This is our first kitchen color...it was a little too bright for my taste. So we repainted it today along with the loft. Our friends Beth, Buck and Peyton graciously spent part of their labor day helping us paint! I still have a faux finish to do in the kitchen but I am no longer blinded by the walls until its all finished.

Picture 1 is the final finish and picture 2 was the first color (they got out of order and i can't figure out how to change it)

34 Weeks

2008-08-25T15:22:00.002-04:00

Well the school year is off to a good start...and with two weeks down and only 34 left to go =) not that we are counting.

I love my class they are a precious bunch of kids and we are already seeing some good progress! I am completely amazed at my station in life by how much joy I am gaining from this experience and how much peace I have about it right now. Making such a long drive everyday is so much easier when you have the peace of God surrounding your heart. I continue to be overwhelmed and amazed as Bryan and I just passed our one year mark of living here in GA. God has been so good to us this past year in blessing us with wonderful friends, church, community, and jobs! Thank you all for your continued prayers and support it is so vital for us and does not go unappreciated!

back to school, back to school...

2008-08-06T08:48:00.002-04:00

Karen and I both are back to school for preplanning this week. i am so not out of my summer mode. it will probably take me 3 weeks to get back into a routine. boooo.

Working 9-5

2008-07-26T07:40:00.002-04:00

It's official...this is my last Saturday of summer. Monday I start back to school (yes, a little earlier than everyone else) for new teacher orientation. I'm glad though because I will have two full weeks to work in my room; and since I feel completely clueless about this job hopefully those two weeks will bring me up too speed. July has been a full month for us so I apologize for the lack of posting. I went to AL for a 10 day visit which also included a trip to the beach with the girls. Our first summer has been a wonderful success. We have both relaxed, slept, played, and worked (but not too much). I am glad to be getting back into a routine as I tend to function very well on routine. Crazy...I'm a teacher (who would have thought!)

4th of July

2008-07-05T10:06:00.002-04:00

Bryan and I headed up to Helen, GA (quite spontaneously) on the morning of the 4th and went tubing on the Chattahoochee river. It is obviously a very popular outing on the 4th since there were TONS of people there! But it was still fun. We met up with David, Farah, the boys, and Farah's mom and step-dad; grabbed some dinner and walked around a little while. It was our first visit to Helen and though, it felt more like a game day with all the tailgater's, we were quite impressed and look forward to visiting again when its a little less crowded. We hope everyone else had a great 4th as well (pictures to come but we took them with a water camera so they have to be developed the old fashioned way).

30 Minutes to Amaze Yourself

2008-07-01T22:19:00.002-04:00

I am officially an employee of Curves for Women again. I started yesterday and am going to be working through the end of the summer and maybe 5 hours a week during the school year. Its been fun to be back in the Curves environment interacting with the women and helping them care for their bodies. I'm also excited because it will give me the opportunity to build more relationships in the area.

Swimsuits and Authenticity

2008-06-28T21:31:00.003-04:00

I, as many of you, have spent the last several months preparing for summer...the dreaded swimsuit season. Staring at my reflection, picking a part my "flaws", so that I knew just what to work on so that when I revealed myself half naked I would be accepted.

Before attending a co-ed event at the lake my senior year of college I was having major insecurity since two of the girls attending had just finished competing in Miss Alabama the week before. Bryan asked me why I was so worried and the truth that left my lips surprised even me. I told him it was because I was being vulnerable with myself in front of a lot of people I didn't know.

I can cover my body and wear the right clothes to make certain areas look smaller, bigger, flatter, etc. I can disguise my body with clothes and make my reflection acceptable. However, stepping into that swimsuit means that everything I have covered up all year is now out in the open. I can't hide any longer, I must reveal to people what my body truly looks like.

Community/Authenticity is just like this. We try to cover our true selves up, our flaws, sins, things that might bring criticism, by not being authentic. We don't want to be naked for fear of being rejected.

However, as this summer has approached and settled in I have been daily reminded of the freedom that comes with vulnerability/authenticity. I am still loved and accepted by friends and family no matter how much my body has changed or looks in a swimsuit; just as I am accepted by those some friends and family when I am willing to be spiritually naked with them.

My figure isn't perfect and neither am I; but the freedom that comes from being naked with those close to me is far more valuable than

Summer of Tests

2008-06-26T15:57:00.000-04:00

Well it appears I am going to have to take and pass one more test before I can be fully ready to take the teaching position next year! I thought this summer was going to be a break from school, but its back to the books for me. I am still waiting on my scores from the first test...they should be here in about two weeks. Any prayers for divine intervention during the scoring would be welcomed =). I don't feel great about certain parts! Well I guess I should go enjoy the rest of my day before I have to start studying again next week.

Friday the 13th

2008-06-14T21:53:00.000-04:00

For the second time in my life, it happened again. My birthday was yesterday, Friday the 13th.

Growing up my mom and family always made birthdays really special. As I have gotten older, I still enjoy them, but i'm not real big on the celebration. Mind you, I still love me some birthday cake/dessert and any gifts wanted to be given =) Giving gifts is definitely one of my love languages, however its not my primary way to receive love. I did not receive one gift yesterday(in a box, etc.) and it was a birthday that I will not soon forget.

Yesterday I received a lot of quality time(my primary receiving love language), the best gift anyone could give me.

Two of my dearest friends started my birthday morning off with a wonderful breakfast at Chick-fil-A and then we went and walked around some new houses we had wanted to see for awhile!

Bryan cleaned the house for me and then rescued me from studying to take me to lunch and let me window shop at the outlet(his favorite thing to do of course)

We headed over to Beth and Buck's for our first summer swim and grilled out with David and Farah and the boys. Beth made me a special birthday dessert that was to die for! And my friends were nice enough to take it easy on me and let me take them down on Wii Boxing(ok maybe they didn't go easy on me, i'm just that good)

My parents and brother are coming to visit tomorrow and two other friends are hopefully coming next weekend!!

Thanks everyone it was a great Friday the 13th Birthday!

Spring

2008-04-12T18:33:00.001-04:00

Vacation...

2008-04-09T21:33:00.000-04:00

Jacuzzi tub
Paying the "regular" price for a suite with a fireplace
Jacuzzi tub
Local restaurants
Jacuzzi tub
Beautiful mountain views
Jacuzzi tub
Waterfalls
Jacuzzi tub
Hole-in the wall bbq place
Jacuzzi tub

Spending time with my husband

Highlands, NC

2008-04-08T16:11:00.000-04:00

Scenic overlook on the drive up

Whiteside mountain. This was on our little adventure to find food Sunday night.

Scenic overlook on our way back from eating the best bbq

Glenn Falls

Bridal Veil Falls

Day 1

2008-04-07T11:17:00.000-04:00

We got to Highlands, NC yesterday around 5. The drive up was beautiful! We checked in and immediately filled up our jacuzzi tub for a very relaxing evening. We got out to grab some dinner and soon realized that we were definitely in a small town during the slow season! None of the restaurants were open except the subway. So we decided to drive to Cashiers, NC. Mind you we did not have a map we just saw a sign(with no mileage listed). The drive was amazing! There were some stunning overlooks(i will post pictures when we get back). As we pulled into Cashiers it was also a little quiet, but we found a great bbq place. It was just a little hole in the wall but it was great! On our way back we stopped at some of the overlooks and took some pictures at sunset. The weather is beautiful so far today, we haven't ventured out just yet(Bryan woke up at 11:15), but we are planning to hike to some waterfalls and explore dowtown highlands.

March Maddness

2008-03-11T19:59:00.001-04:00

March was a very busy, but very FUN month for the Isbell's.
We started the month off with Beth's baby shower! This was a fun filled afternoon of gifts and taste testing baby food.
The next weekend Bryan and some of the other student ministry volunteers headed up to NC to check out the camp where we will be having student camp this summer...and no worries we won't be eating "nasty camp food".
We celebrated our 2 year anniversary on March 11!!
The next weekend was Bryan's birthday! We had some friends over for cookie and games. On Sunday we spontaneously packed up and went with David and Farah to Rock City! It was so much fun and really cool!
We went home for easter and had a great time visiting with family and catching up with our friends.
We attempted to end the month with a trip to zoo atlanta but it got rained out =(
And last but certainly not least we welcomed Peyton Elizabeth Webb on March 31st!
April has a lot to live up too!

Showering Beth and baby Webb

The original house on the property of Bonclarken, where we are having camp this summer

Me standing on the star in Alabama and the star in Georgia since I (kind of) have lived in the capitol of both
This is at Rock City where from the look out point you can see Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, South and North Carolina

Whoops I wandered off the trail

Remembering our wedding day!!!

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Our bedroom, its got a ways to go...

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The kithchen

The Loft. We spend a lot of time up here, its our hang out room.

The Guest Bedroom. It's been a little lonely...come see us!

Updated Photos

2008-02-04T18:04:00.001-05:00

Picking out our Christmas tree...we went to a tree farm and cut it down ourselves! It was so much fun!

Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens with both our families!

New Years Snow!

Updated pictures of the house...its almost finished being decorated(6 months later!)

Long time coming

2008-01-24T16:20:00.000-05:00

So I have not been very good about keeping this blog up to date and I apologize to all of you who actually check it.

We had a great Christmas break and New Year's! We went home for Christmas for 4 days and were very busy seeing a lot of friends and family, but it was so refreshing to see familiar faces! Josh and Jennifer and Tyler(my sister, brother in law, and nephew) returned with us on Thursday night and we spent the weekend shopping, touring town, watching the office, and sleeping in. Jonathan and Mary(bryan's brother and girlfriend) arrived late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. Again, more shopping, watching football, eating, and hanging out. New Year's was spent with our dear friend Beth watching the Auburn Bowl game and planning her baby nursery.

The new year started off to a wonderful start with a misting of snow on January 2. It was followed by two other snowfalls later in the month, one of which left our house blanketed in nearly 3 inches of snow. Once I find the cable to the camera I will post pictures.

Nothing new with us...just work, church, eat, sleep, and play!

Tour around Town...sort of

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here are some pics of the area. More will come as we explore more of our new "home"

New Adventure

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I started this blog as more of a day to day update of what's going on in our life here in GA. I will post some pictures of the house soon and around the town.

Not too much to tell just yet other than we love GA and seeing the mountains everyday! We have really loved the adventure of picking up together and moving to a new place with all new people and jobs!