Color Run!

Last weekend a couple of friends from home and I got to run a 5k together, but it wasn't a normal 5k! In this run at every kilometer you would get covered in color! So by the end you are a walking rainbow. Sounded like fun to us!

 

So you start off in white, and as you run you get color thrown on you! Yellow, pink, blue, orange, and green. And you come out looking like this...

My mom's first comment was that I didn't get very dirty. I tried! I think I had a lot of orange and yellow on me that just made me look tanner, and then wind blew most of the chalky color off of my shirt. But I promise you that I did try to get dirty! We even waited in line at some of the color stations to make sure we got colorful. And when I got home I pull off my socks to find that my toes were purple and blue!

I also got to catch up with some other sweet friends from home that ran the race too! It was lovely getting to see them and catch up over a little lunch before heading back to school.

One of my favorite things at the race was a "happy wall" and you got to write anything on there that made you happy. Up there was an assortment of things from the different colleges in the area to cupcakes to family. But I loved that idea of just writing out all the things that make me happy or that I am thankful for! Like getting dirty, laughing with friends, seeing people from home, hearing stories, pictures, running, colors, and joy!

*Joy of the day: Getting to hangout with my housemates, watching movies and baking cupcakes!

Not So Little Any More!

Off to school!

It's that time of the year again! School buses, homework, pumpkin everything and cooler weather. And this year my very own Cutie is joining the elementary school kids! She started kindergarden on Tuesday. I feel sappy saying I can't believe how quickly she grew up, but it's true. Just a testament to how precious every day is!

My cutie

Since I am also in classes I couldn't make it home Monday night to be there for the first day of school, so we all skyped. I left her a dress for her first day that she opened while we were skyping and was very excited to wear the next day, and I also got to surprise her that I was going to come home and pick her up from school! All smiles, we ended skype and I crammed in as much homework as possible to enjoy my short time at home.

Shannon and Sean

Tuesday came, and I anxiously awaited the e-mail from my dad full of the traditional "first day of school pictures." She was just too precious! And while the dress is a tad long, it looked adorable with her curly pig-tales. I prayed that God would speed up the clock so I could get home just in time, and through His faithfulness I made it with about 15 minutes to spare!

We walked over to the school and they had the kindergardeners in a corner so they wouldn't get lost or mixed up with the older kids, when Shannon saw us she dropped her backpack and jumped into my arms. It was such a precious moment!

Few more
years buddy!

To celebrate we went and got ice cream (a new first day of school tradition) and Shannon and I spent the rest of the afternoon together. We painted nails, colored, played some games, I braided her hair, and both worn out from a long and exciting day we went to bed early.

In the morning I got to walk her to school and the cutie held my hand the whole time. And when we got to school she gave me a big hug, told me she couldn't wait to come for the football game, and proudly marched into school. That's my goober!

2nd day!

While my trip home was short, it was completely worth it. Shannon and Sean mean everything to me, and to be there for my Cutie on her big day was so special! Their hugs and kisses are irreplaceable!

Ready for the football game!

*Joy of the day: Besides my time with my fam, I love the drive to and from school- it's absolutely beautiful. A true gift from God!

My Cozy Little Room

I finally feel all settled after two weeks of living here and a week of classes! There are still little things that I can't find, I don't know if it's because I didn't pack them or I just can't remember where I put them. But here is my new home sweet home!

My cozy bed and reading nook

The reading nook and dresser/pie cupboard

Across the way into my closet

My desk

Our pretty mailboxes

our entry way

our initials coming down the banister

Cozy table for 7

the big comfy couch

the downstairs kitchen

This week has been filled with lots of joys. Catching up with old friends, growing to friends from acquaintances and meeting new faces. This week God has shown me a little bit of what this semester will hold for me, and while it looks busy it is also full of love! Between five classes, a new part-time job at a preschool, small group, church and other ministries this semester is going to be a bustle of energy. But his promises are always true, that I will be "strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that [I] may have great endurance and patience, and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified [me]." Colossians 1:11-12

*Joy of the day: Taking a nap with my window open, falling asleep to the sound of rain hitting the roof.