Friday, July 17, 2009

Visits from Afar

It's been a hectic past couple of weeks on my side. Things at work have picked up tremendously, and so often it's all I can do to fall into bed at a decent hour. With that said, we've also had several visits from some very special people!

Back in June Len Turner (who's studying at Princeton Theological Seminary) and Laura Palmer (who's studying at Columbia Theological seminary in Atlanta) stopped in for a visit. These two ladies are much of what got me through college! I could not have made it as far, and I would not nearly have the GREAT memories I have without them. I'm so grateful for their friendship, love, support, and--most importantly--brutal honesty. Yay Termates! :-)
Just a couple weeks ago, Thomas and Stephanie Russell, also friends from college stopped by. We've missed them greatly since they moved to Arkansas recently. It was a quick stop-in, but we were so grateful they made a couple hours for us. It's been fun to meet up with them on the Wii's and play some competitive MarioKart. :)
And last, my cousin, Megan came down from Michigan with an interpretive dance group to perform at a church in Loudon, just a few miles south of here. I was sad I couldn't see her performance because of my work schedule, but they did let us steal here for a night. It was super fun to see how this young lady, who I've not seen since my wedding (almost two years ago!), has grown in the Lord and matured into a young lady. I remember changing her diaper!!! :)
After a pizza dinner, we spent the evening playing on the Wii. I think we played every sport on there (baseball, bowling, golf, tennis, and boxing) at least once. Kevin showed her how to play Baseball. :)
And that's out story these days! We've been so inspired by the traveling of others that we're embarking on a six-day trip on Sunday. Where are we going? Well, maybe you should just wait and see...But I can tell you that it's supposed to rain the ENTIRE time we're there, and most of what we had planned were outdoor options....We'll be sure to let you know how it goes! :)

Friday, June 19, 2009

A Quote From The Game 20 Questions...

[Context: Lydia was just given the clue that the answer was a director who has also acted]


Is it that M. Night Sha-ma-ma-layan guy? --Lydia

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Heart's Cry

This might hurt, it's not safe
But I know that I've gotta make a change
I don't care if I break,
At least I'll be feeling something
'Cause just okay is not enough
Help me fight through the nothingness of life
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,
"What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?"
No regrets, not this time
I'm gonna let my heart defeat my mind
Let Your love make me whole
I think I'm finally feeling something
'Cause just okay is not enough
Help me fight through the nothingness of this life
'Cause I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,
"What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?"
Take me all the way (take me all the way)
Take me all the way ('cause I don't wanna go through the motions)
Take me all the way (I know I'm finally feeling something real)
Take me all the way
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,
"What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?"
I don't wanna go through the motions
I don't wanna go one more day
Without Your all consuming passion inside of me
I don't wanna spend my whole life asking,
"What if I had given everything,
instead of going through the motions?"
Take me all the way (take me all the way)
Take me all the way (I don't wanna go, I don't wanna go)
Take me all the way (through the motions)
Take me all the way
I don't wanna go through the motions
~Matthew West

Thursday, June 4, 2009

Road Triiiiiiiiip!!!!

A two day conference that counts for work time afforded me the day off today.  So, Kevin and I pack up and headed south for a little field trip to Ruby Falls in Chattanooga!  It's been a long day and we're both exhausted...so this will be mostly pictures, but they're worth it! :-D

Almost there...
Some self-explanatory sites along the trek to the falls....

Goofing off...
The Falls, head on:
The view from beneath the water fall...Like diamonds falling.
Praise the Lord He gave us such majestic wonders to behold and enjoy.

May they point us back to Him!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Fowler's 40th Anniversary

Haha--no, not us!  Silly you!

Kevin's parents celebrated their 40th anniversary on Sunday, and they let us share in on the fun!  We went to Puleo's in Maryville (highly recommend if you're in the area!).

And we showered them with technology!  They got a digital camera from Greg and Melinda, and they got a new webcam (with a microphone) from Kevin and me.  Super fun evening!  We just wish Kim and Josh could have been there to round out the "kids."
I owe them much.  They raised the man I love.   And they raised him well.
Brothers and sisters-in-law!!!!   

(Greg obviously didn't get the white-shirt memo...)
Happy two-days-after your Anniversary, Mom and Dad!  
We Love You!!!