it's the little things

I finally figured out how to post a countdown timer ---->

yay!

5 + 1 = 6

We now have 6 people going on our trip! 

Chad

Chad is 22 years old and is working as an assistant youth minister at McDermott Road Church of Christ in Plano. He graduated from Lubbock Christian University last May with a degree in business administration, but decided to take the ministry route instead! Chad joined Nathan last spring on their trip to Tanzania, so he is the 2nd person in our group who has already experienced some of Africa. I met Chad at Camp Blue Haven in 2007 when I was a first year counselor and he was a returning counselor. Chad is a great guy and will add so much to the group! I'm so glad he's able to come!

2009 Zambia Team

me, Micah, & Britni at CBH

Nathan & Chad in Tanzania

Leland & Nathan at CBH

me, Micah, & Britni again-- hiking at CBH

priceless.

HAHA! poor David... click here

"Why is this happening to me?!"

thankfulness and insomnia

So, this isn't really Africa related... just a post! I've always been a night owl... I guess my body seriously won't let me quit just yet.

This past weekend I was able to head home to see family for a few days, and it was just wonderful. I felt somewhat nostalgic all weekend for some reason. I think it's because we pulled out the home videos (which we have perfectly coded and categorized in a nifty notebook). I really have been blessed with such an amazing family. It's always good to remember that! 

haha, this was taken on a family trip to Disney World in like.... goodness... 2000? Jessica would know. I think I'm in the 8th grade, which would make Jess a junior, and John a 3rd grader. 

*Note to family: I need a current family picture on my computer.

Weekend Highlights:

-John was named the 2009 "Man of South", winning a $750 college scholarship (woo hoo, John!)

-Birthday dinner & gifts with the family (my mom is a great cook)

-LOTS of sweets (2 types of cheesecake, my birthday cake, baby Claire's birthday cake & ice cream, and lots of those little chocolates mom keeps out in a bowl for my grazing enjoyment... probably not good)

-okay, I'm a little embarrassed about that last bullet

-my cousin Claire's 1 year old birthday celebration!! She's precious. I even got to see extended family over the weekend (love you guys!).

-had lunch with Mitchell, hung out with Alison & Natalie, enjoyed coffee with Mallory!

-church at home :O)

It was great! Not gonna lie... I really didn't want to go back to school. It's a good thing I love my major (see Jan. 29th post).

Psalm 100:3

Know that the Lord is God.

It is he who has made us, and we are his;

We are his people, the sheep of his pasture.

cute!