Action Shots

I spent time on two separate weekends taking pictures for the Botetourt Sports Complex. Here are some of the shots...

Double Dates [48]

Drew and I are huge fans of double dates. We have been pretty consumed with school lately, but last week we were blessed to have dates with two very special couples. 

We sure do love the Wamplers. We met them at Buffalo Wild Wings and then headed to see their lovely new apartment, complete with birthday cake. Hey we love chocolate and Carrie and I have birthday exactly 1 month from each other. I sure am excited at what God is doing in Bennett and Carrie's life, and I'm super thankful that Carrie has been a part of my life since kindergarten!!

That was last Monday. Then on Friday we tried the pumpkin patch again with the Kleiners. Sure do wish the Lomasney's lived in town so they could try again with us, but they live in Covington. Anyway, we spent the evening goofing off with Lewis and Christine. Hayride, Corn Maze (which consisted of lots of corn being thrown at each other), animal petting, and kettle corn purchasing. :) Then we went to Bellacinos, and ended the night with some yummy Coldstone.

The Kleiners' love for Jesus can't help but coming up in conversation every time we get together and we are always so encouraged hanging out with them! I'd say it was a good date week. ;)

I know He's here.

 I think most people who know God have their special moment. You know, that one moment that happens randomly you can just really feel God?? I really don't think I'm crazy. When some people see a sunset, they KNOW that God gave that as a reminder to them personally that HE. IS. THERE. with them. Others see it in the rain, a rainbow, first flowers of spring, the ocean, bugs, waterfalls, etc... 

My "Moment" is when I drive or walk through a street/path that is lined with trees and the sun is shining through. When the shade is cool but random sun spots peak through. It's best in the fall, because the leaves changing add to the perfect picture. Any time I'm in that scene I feel my Jesus. It's like He give me a hug and says "I'm spending this day with you. I want you to enjoy and wonder in my creation." It's a feeling difficult to describe, but I LOVE it! :) Capturing it on camera is difficult, but I tried to snap a few this morning.

"I Know You're There"

If all I had was one last breath
I'd spend it just to sing Your praise
Just to say Your name
If all I had was one last prayer
I'd pray it 'cause I know You're always listening
If I could live a thousand lives, bind the hands of time
I would spend every moment by Your side

'cause I, I know You're there, I know You see me
You're the air I breathe
You are the ground beneath me
I know You're there, I know You hear me
I can find You anywhere

If all I had was one more song to sing
I would raise a noise to make the heavens 

If all I had was one last chance, I'd take it

 I would stake it all on You

If I could raise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye
I would make them believe
What I feel inside

If I could live a thousand lives and bind the hands of time
If I could rise up high and catch a glimpse of every eye

I know You're there

What was supposed to be a trip to the pumpkin patch...

 Drew and I host a bible study at our house on Thursday nights. It has fluctuated over the year and right now it is just three couples: the Kleiners, Lomasneys, and Hunsley. We have been doing the The Elephant Room, which is a DVD series where several well-known pastors get together and talk through issues that the church has. David Platt, James McDonald, Perry Noble, Steven Furtick, Matt Chandler, Mark Driscoll and Greg Laurie get together and just talk about the differences in churches today and how they view them as helpful/useless to reach the lost. We watch the video and discuss our thoughts throughout the video.

Anyway, that's what we usually do. This Thursday Christine suggested we go to the pumpkin patch. GREAT idea... if it was open on Thursdays. Whoops.

 We ended up stopping on the side of 460 and buying pumpkins. Then headed over to the Kleiners to carve them.

 We thoroughly enjoy goofing off, and had a great time! Texas Steakhouse, carving pumpkins, pumpkin pie, coffee/hot chocolate, and a little game time makes for a fabulous evening! Who needs the actual pumpkin patch??

 Kleiners

 us (Hunsleys)

 Lomasneys

 We are so blessed to have so many friends that love God and being goofy. :)

24 weeks

I had my 24 week appointment this morning. I needed to have another sonogram because last time they couldn't see how Peyton's blood was flowing from his heart. Welp, today they couldn't see it either. He is firmly planted on my bladder and doesn't feel it is necessary to move, no matter how much prodding there is from the technician! She told me not to worry, that even if something wasn't right in that sense, it would be something to prepare Drew and I for when Peyton arrived, not something we could change while I'm pregnant. SO, as far as I'm concerned, God is just blessing us with the opportunity to see our baby once again at the next appointment! ;) I'm okay with that! 

Everything else looks great, his heart rate is in the 150s and my stomach is measuring just fine. Next appointment I get to take the lovely glucose screening text. All I have to say, is that if I do have gestational diabetes, that will definitely be the worst part of pregnancy. I love my chocolate!! 

Long Awaited Day

My friend's Ryan and Bekuh got married on Saturday. They have been oober anxious/excited about this day (like all engaged couples)! The wedding was perfect. Very Ryan and Bekuh. It was gorgeous and rustic, full of friends and laughter; slightly chilly & misty. I'm SOOO happy for them and wish them tons of joyful years together!

Oh it's growing...

My belly that is.

Oh, and on Tuesday Drew finally felt baby Peyton move. ;) He has been waiting pretty patiently but was almost giddy when he finally felt him. Peyton has actually been moving a lot this week. It has finally changed from 'flutters' to kicks. I find it slightly ironic that I'm taking a biology class and studying the reproductive system, but I get super sidetracked when I feel my baby kick. Drew thinks I should get an automatic A. ;) I have also seen him moving. Everyone's right, it is the best part of pregnancy thus far!