Britton's School Christmas Program

I am so proud of Britton! He had a special singing part in his Christmas program at school. The large group shot (Britton is on the third row and like the 7th child from the far left) is of the entire second grade. They were all singing the worship song "At the Cross".. the words are "Oh Lord You've searched me,You know my way; Even when I fail You, I know You love me.Your holy presence Surrounding me
In every season, I know You love me; I know You love me.
At the cross I bow my knee,Where Your blood was shed for me, There's no greater love than this.You have overcome the grave, Your glory fills the highest place, What can separate me now? You go before me,You shield my way, Your hand upholds me; I know You love me. And when the earth fades, Falls from my eyes, And You stand before me, I know You love me; I know You love me. "

What a beautiful sight to see and hear so many sweet little angels singing in perfect harmony and worshipping their King!! There weren't very many dry eyes in the audience!!
I love Northwood Academy and how it teaches Britt about how much God loves him!! :)

SNOW SNOW SNOW!!!!

These are photos from my trip to Iowa over the Christmas holidays!!

It was so incredible to wake up and look out the window and see snow EVERYWHERE!! I have to admit, it was unbelievably cold!! One of the last days I was there the temperatures were in the negative numbers!! Brrrrr chilly!! I wanted to make Britton a snowman while I was there, but apparently I have alot to learn about snow. Did you know that there are all kinds of snow: sticky snow, powder snow, wet snow and the powder kind is not good for making snowmen. Sorry buddy!

Shalin and I were quite busy hopping around and meeting his family, church family and friends... but we did manage to go ice skating in Des Moine (outdoors might I mention), hit a New Years Eve party or two and go diamond shopping! :) What FUN!! I miss him SO!!

Verse for February

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” Ephesians 4:2

WOAH... have we been busy!!

It's so hard to believe that the last time that I blogged was October!!! The holidays were super and fast!! Okay.. so there is lots to tell, but I will start off by telling you all that I got ENGAGED!! Woo hoo!! His name is Shalin Kowalke and yes, for those of you who know Shaun and Abbie (and Mya, Sammy and Calvin), they are related. Shalin is the Shaun's big brother and we met over Thanksgiving!!

Without making you all gag by sharing all of the reasons that I love him, I have to tell you that he is a gift sent straight from heaven!! He is everything and MORE than I have been praying for!! Britton is on cloud nine and we are both so excited for him to move here!!

The wedding date is October the 11th, 2008 and it will be in Story City, Iowa (which is where his family and church family are). We will be making alot of decisions about our future together and could use all of the prayers that we can get!!

*** Please pray specifically that he finds an incredible job here in SC and SOON!! I can't wait!!! :)