American Girls

On my road trip home, we made a stop by my cousins’ house just across the Oregon border in Washington.  When I was there I spotted a doll that looked vaguely familiar to me.  My heart began to warm inside.  I spied with my eye an American Girl doll, McKenna one of the dolls of the year.  I felt somewhat aged (although I am 18 years older) as I was not up to date with “dolls of the year”.

Me, Molly, Abbie, McKenna

 

Abbie was going to come up for Christmas, and I promised her that we Molly (from the WWII era) and McKenna (from today) would have a play date.   I’m not sure who was more excited, as I reached into my closet to grab Molly’s clothing trunk.

I have such fond memories of playing with my doll, who travelled with me on vacations, attending birthday parties for Molly’s friends, furniture made by my dad, and clothes homemade by my mom and aunt.  I attended an American girl fashion show, listened to Addy’s (Civil War era) story at the bookstore.

It was such a joy to play with Abbie, as we dressed our dolls in their jammies, winter coats, and then their party dresses.  Molly says, thanks for coming over McKenna!

Molly - Look a Like Doll ( I never named her!) - McKenna

California

California - it's been good, and thanks for the memories!

2009
- The first Twilight movie was in the theaters.
- President Obama was inaugurated
- I was about to start grad school


And in the in between, I was blessed with amazing roommates who taught me about grad school, life after graduating, and life lessons. Classmates who were there every step of the way, from testing, to playing basketball, to many memories made.

There were beaches, hikes, line dancing, trips to Arizona, football games, frozen yogurt, late night talks, basketball playing, studying, Vegas, conferences, Bible study, Girls night out, running, baking, baseball games, Disneyland. The list could go on. How does one sum up four years of life? Other then with thanksgiving, living in California has been one experience I will cherish in my memory bank.

2012:
- the last installment of Twilight is in theaters
- President Obama was elected for a second term
- I have been practicing as a PT for ONE year!!!
- I met my future hubby, and am about to start a new chapter

Eucharisteo Part III

So, I lagged in posting this, mostly because of a crazy work week, and preparing to go home, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The holiday that I have been practicing on celebrating the month leading up to it. Giving thanks, just as Jesus did.

14 - for the Wednesday night Bible study group. For learning to be filled with more then just faith, but with action. The book of James.

15 -

Thankful for God's provisions and the power of prayer.
Revelation of Himself.
Grandpa.
Pick ups from the airport.
Telephone calls.















16 - Todd's love and support. Homemade Dinners.

17 - Saturday's without class. I enjoyed the residency program, and learned lots, but it is nice to have my weekend's back.


18 - church family. worship songs.

19 - new beginnings and new days.

20 - Family. New sisters. Time.

21 - The best day of all. The day where all day is about giving thanks, and recognizing blessings.