insta-friday.

spoiled by a husband who surprises me with flowers when i am overwhelmed.

the first coat of paint in my laundry room.

heads up...it looks a million times better now that the paint dried.

it's not a true representation of my week without a picture of millie. she loves her no-stuffing duck. she carries it around the house, its funny to see.

hobby lobby is back.

order has been restored to the tuscaloosa/northport area.

but there is bad for the budget news...it's literally right outside my neighborhood. i could walk, but i'm way too lazy for that.

the sky was looking so pretty the other day.

felt like i needed to share.

happy weekend.

my mom and dad are coming tomorrow. oh happy day!

insta-friday.

happy friday. 

my friend davis rescued this baby pig.

seriously the sweetest thing ever.

he just wants to cuddle...but his little squeals are terrifying.

i looked out the window yesterday and saw this.

millie had fallen asleep while chewing on a stick.

she has a tough life.

why didn't i try pistachios earlier..?

amazing.

but i drive justin crazy when i eat them.

does anyone have a quiet way to eat pistachios??

have you heard of freecycle?

some sweet lady in east tuscaloosa wanted to get rid of this set of luggage.

it's in perfect condition and i can't wait to use it some way.

thankful.

i can't wait for this afternoon. my campus director and his wife had a baby last night...she's so precious. can't wait to go meet her!!

insta-friday.

hey friends. it is great to be home. we were gone for 18 days. during those 18 days we spent time in georgia, virginia and colorado. no wonder we were so exhausted.

we celebrated a national championship. roll tide, even though we are bulldawgs at heart.

look at my new necklace. pretty sure its the pantone color of the year...tangerine tango. look at me being ahead of the times.

sweet millie loves being home. the squirrels were safe for too long.

mom got me a space heater for Christmas. huge life saver now that it actually feels like winter here in tuscaloosa.

have a great weekend!

linking up:

life rearranged

insta-friday 2012.

first full week of 2012. i couldn't imagine spending it any other way...

we were so blessed to take almost 200 students from bama to the passion conference in the georgia dome in atlanta. completely unreal to be surrounded by 44,000 believers worshipping our Lord. an experience i will not forget.

so thankful for these students who are desiring to grow in the Lord and make Him known on our campus!

we left straight from the conference in atl to denver for training with cru. i passed out on the flight...i wasn't even comfortable, but somehow managed to sleep the majority of the flight. score.

major plus for our flight. satellite tv.

apparently i am excited by old technology though...

here we are in downtown denver. really love this place, can't wait to spend some of our free time exploring the city.

linking up:

exciting news: elizabeth at act fast chef is featuring one of my recipes as a yummy find! 

click over and check out my recipe and two other fantastic ones as well.

pre Christmas week insta-friday.

precious ear warmers/headbands i ordered from pick your plum. love that site.

meet the new puppy.

we adopted her from the animal shelter.

she is a surprise Christmas present for Justin's little sister.

eeeeek, can't wait for her reaction.

millie has been strange all week. i don't think she likes the baby dog.

she definitely doesn't like her howling cries at night.

neither do i, but i have a fantastic husband who takes care of the pup at night.

can't get over her sweetness.

i bought myself an early Christmas present.

i've wanted a tripod for a couple of months.

i'm already in love.

so, our week has consisted of puppy training and watching, last minute Christmas shopping and preparing for a big road trip.

merry Christmas!

insta-friday

can't really tell in this picture but millie and i decided to give justin a study break.

i put her on his desk and she slept there for a good 30 minutes while he worked in his office.

Christmas cards are out.

major win.

got this candle for secret santa with our staff team.

love it. frosted cranberry.

i also heard creamy pumpkin was good. can anyone confirm?

10 days til Christmas!

last year we had a little bit of snow...don't see that happening since it has been in the 70's this week.

insta-friday

our week via my iphone.

we are collecting donations from students to go toward gifts for compassion families.

then we are going to sit down with our next door neighbors to determine what we can buy families in need. it's really not that expensive buy a goat or cow for a family, check out the compassion Christmas catalog.

quick pic of our first Christmas tree. and it's real. how cute is she??!

here is a gem i found from justin's phone.

dogs on a skateboard.

only in miami.

 

insta-friday.

here is what has been going on in the karl house via cell phone pics.

just another attempt at eating dinner with millie. i swear she thinks she is human.

have you tried these?? trader joes brand of candy cane "oreos". fan-tastic.

precious precious cooper.

[brother's new puppy]

what a beautiful sunset from the road.

oh starbucks, you make me smile.

especially during the Christmas season.

we are getting our Christmas tree this afternoon. oh happy day!