My goodness, God has been good to me.

Two years ago today I would have been Mrs. Holtom.

And I'm not.

But, I do have a peace now. A peace that surpasses all understanding. I don't really know if I'll ever understand how or why God allows things to happen the way that they do, but I also know that no matter what my mind can or cannot fully wrap itself around, I do know this: I serve one very amazing God. One who gives grace, peace, and joy- even through trials.

That will be all kids.

Just Curious:

Okay. I am planning the Christmas party for the College & Career group at church. It's the 21st.

Does ANYONE know where I can get donations for door prizes? It doesn't have to be anything huge, by any means. Just something fun that I can say "Thanks to ____ for donating this ____" before giving out.

Are you picking up what I'm putting down?
Are you smelling what I'm stepping in?


Help?

Their neighbors probably hate their guts...

Here's a video of a Christmas light display near my house... They have their own radio station so it's synced with music and everything. (You can only hear the music if you turn it on in your car... They don't have it playing. :) Have a looksy:

Thankful.

I just want to thank you all for being there. Seriously.

After Jim was killed, I had few true friends. Of course, I had those awesome ones that I'll be close to forever, but there were quite a few that just walked right out of my life.

And that's when you walked in.

I know we've never met, but I just wanted to take a minute and thank you, my bloggy friends. You really have supported me and encouraged me more than you know. I appreciate you!

Thank You!

Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served and still continue to serve. I appreciate your sacrifice more than you know.

THANK YOU!!

There's a new name written down in glory...

And it's Ian--one of my bus kids.

Yesterday on the bus ride home I had the privilege of praying with him and leading him to the Lord.

I am so excited to see what God will do in this kids life!!!

Just thought you would like to know. :)

Idaho is Lovely.

Seriously.

Can you guess who rode behind who on our 4-wheeling trip? :)

I present to you...

Cuteness.(That's Zach and I having a moment there.)

Pumping Iron.

That's what I call it when I go to the gym with my friend.

We totally don't pump iron. We only do the elliptical, because we are good at it. But, I am really getting bored with just doing that. So, I want to know what you do when you go to the gym.

What is your routine? Do you have certain days of the week you go? What time of day do you go?

Because this obviously isn't working for me. I need your inspiration, bloggy friends. Help a girl out?

"Get to know you" night:

I couldn't figure out what hobby or interest to dress up as, so I just went as a princess. :)