YUM.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
I know, crazy.
I know. So lame that I haven't updated as much as I would like. I need to make sure that I do keep updating... I miss writing.
Wedding planning and the details are still in order. I have lots I have to share regarding colors and decorations/layouts-- you know, the goods!
It's been a busy summer so far.
Chris' stay was fabulous. His parents loved it here, I think. They were kinda bombarded with my side of the family (srsly, uncles, aunts, cousins... and when you're Hmong, you're related to EVERYONE. Srsly.) but were such great sports! Hah. My parents' bash was a hit :)
The 2 family reunions I had this summer were great. I'm surrounded by the best family evAr. Srsly.
I'm headed out to SoCal in 2 weeks to apartment shop with the soon-to-be-hubby and then we're heading up north to see his family for the weekend. It'll be somewhat wedding-planning free which will be a nice break for me. *grin* Can't wait for lunch at the beach!!
There's one last camping trip in August to plan for after I get back from CA. Excited about that too. I love camping. As long as there's running water... and a flushing toilet. Hey, it's camping-- I'm sleeping in a tent, aren't I? :P
On a serious note, I've been reading Francis Chan's "Crazy Love." It's a dangerous book to pick up. God's voice is loud and clear through that book. This week has been designated as "outreach week" for our church and it's been a struggle to really remember that sharing God's love should be my lifestyle-- not an event that occurs only once or twice a year-- if even. I want what breaks God's heart to break mine as well.
On Monday, I met a girl who just recently came to the US from Cambodia when she married her husband 1 1/2 years ago. She talked about how lonely it is sometimes to be here and not know anyone, but she loved that our church was so nice welcoming as we taught her how to play volleyball. I just pray that God would begin to reveal Himself to her in whatever way He wills.
Yesterday, there were just all kinds of roadblocks and excuses for why I wouldn't be going. And yet there came that still small voice that unmistakingly was the Spirit prompting me to go. There weren't as many people at the park, but I realized that it wasn't about whether I came into contact with someone or not, it was about being obedient to just go.
"Give me one pure and holy passion; give me one magnificent obsession, give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after You..."
And the battle between the Spirit and the flesh continues.
Wedding planning and the details are still in order. I have lots I have to share regarding colors and decorations/layouts-- you know, the goods!
It's been a busy summer so far.
Chris' stay was fabulous. His parents loved it here, I think. They were kinda bombarded with my side of the family (srsly, uncles, aunts, cousins... and when you're Hmong, you're related to EVERYONE. Srsly.) but were such great sports! Hah. My parents' bash was a hit :)
The 2 family reunions I had this summer were great. I'm surrounded by the best family evAr. Srsly.
I'm headed out to SoCal in 2 weeks to apartment shop with the soon-to-be-hubby and then we're heading up north to see his family for the weekend. It'll be somewhat wedding-planning free which will be a nice break for me. *grin* Can't wait for lunch at the beach!!
There's one last camping trip in August to plan for after I get back from CA. Excited about that too. I love camping. As long as there's running water... and a flushing toilet. Hey, it's camping-- I'm sleeping in a tent, aren't I? :P
On a serious note, I've been reading Francis Chan's "Crazy Love." It's a dangerous book to pick up. God's voice is loud and clear through that book. This week has been designated as "outreach week" for our church and it's been a struggle to really remember that sharing God's love should be my lifestyle-- not an event that occurs only once or twice a year-- if even. I want what breaks God's heart to break mine as well.
On Monday, I met a girl who just recently came to the US from Cambodia when she married her husband 1 1/2 years ago. She talked about how lonely it is sometimes to be here and not know anyone, but she loved that our church was so nice welcoming as we taught her how to play volleyball. I just pray that God would begin to reveal Himself to her in whatever way He wills.
Yesterday, there were just all kinds of roadblocks and excuses for why I wouldn't be going. And yet there came that still small voice that unmistakingly was the Spirit prompting me to go. There weren't as many people at the park, but I realized that it wasn't about whether I came into contact with someone or not, it was about being obedient to just go.
"Give me one pure and holy passion; give me one magnificent obsession, give me one glorious ambition for my life, to know and follow hard after You..."
And the battle between the Spirit and the flesh continues.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wedding details!
So I'm thinking I want a simple pearl and ribbon garland like this to loosely wrap around the candles and also the stringing lights for the reception area.
It'd be totally another DIY project for me (read: my sisters, hah), but I think it would be so classy & perfect. Hate? Like? Love?
It'd be totally another DIY project for me (read: my sisters, hah), but I think it would be so classy & perfect. Hate? Like? Love?
Monday, July 6, 2009
Never too late
"Chris, what are you doing for the 4th of July?"
"Celebrating my independence." *straight face*
He's so good looking.
What? I just had to.
"Celebrating my independence." *straight face*
He's so good looking.
What? I just had to.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Lookey.
I want this dress.
*it's on www.asos.com
Busy, busy! 88 days until the wedding! Chris & his parents are coming out this weekend! Can't wait to see my Baby!
My parents' bash is also this weekend. Fingers crossed for GREAT weather. We made the cutest napkin "rings" with raffe & a stamp on yellow construction paper. I'm thinking we'll duplicate the idea for the wedding reception as well.
I had a family reunion to go to this past weekend in Missouri. It was good to see everyone in one spot for a weekend. There were cows. And chickens. And ponies. We ate. A lot. We laughed. We cried. We shot off fireworks. We chased after fireflies. And watched the stars come out at night under the countryside sky. I got some color on my face. And didn't wear make up all weekend long! hah.
Sometimes it's nice to take a breather just to do those things.
*it's on www.asos.com
Busy, busy! 88 days until the wedding! Chris & his parents are coming out this weekend! Can't wait to see my Baby!
My parents' bash is also this weekend. Fingers crossed for GREAT weather. We made the cutest napkin "rings" with raffe & a stamp on yellow construction paper. I'm thinking we'll duplicate the idea for the wedding reception as well.
I had a family reunion to go to this past weekend in Missouri. It was good to see everyone in one spot for a weekend. There were cows. And chickens. And ponies. We ate. A lot. We laughed. We cried. We shot off fireworks. We chased after fireflies. And watched the stars come out at night under the countryside sky. I got some color on my face. And didn't wear make up all weekend long! hah.
Sometimes it's nice to take a breather just to do those things.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Milestone!
Guess who gets to spend their mini-honeymoon here ? We do! We do!
We actually had our first date at Pismo Beach which is right close to there so it's kinda sentimental as we'll get to go to the same beach where we shared our first sunset together.
*all images from Sycamore Springs website
I'm excited!
On another note, dude, has anyone tried this yet:
*from here.
If you haven't, DO! & if you have, why haven't you told me?
Lastly, guess what?
We get to call ourselves Mr. & Mrs. in 100 days.
We actually had our first date at Pismo Beach which is right close to there so it's kinda sentimental as we'll get to go to the same beach where we shared our first sunset together.
*all images from Sycamore Springs website
I'm excited!
On another note, dude, has anyone tried this yet:
*from here.
If you haven't, DO! & if you have, why haven't you told me?
Lastly, guess what?
We get to call ourselves Mr. & Mrs. in 100 days.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
June already?!?
I'm still alive & kicking. I don't know which is more true-- the fact that I feel like I don't have a second to update or the fact that I feel like I have nothing worth-while to share. I know, I'm lagging on pictures. It'll happen.
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