Mmmm good!

I made dinner! Hurrah!

I'm a big girl now! Actually, I'm really trying to improve my domestic skills... so... I'm on kitchen duty... more. Hmmm. I don't know if this was the wisest decision... poor Michael. He doesn't know what he's getting into.

This was Tuesday's dinner:

This is the wonderful seasoning that makes the dinner good.

I was so proud of myself! I even made dessert! Mom's favorite: snickerdoodles. They weren't KF (Katie friendly) but that's ok.

I look forward to cooking in the very near future for my hubby!!!

Bouquet... check! DJ... check! Poison Ivy Shot... CHECK!

Yeah, 6 weeks before the wedding and Gracie has a major case of poison ivy all over her face, arms and spreading to her legs. The maid of honor is in an itchy situation.

Before, She looks so cute!

After,

Ouch!

And to make matters worse, Mom tried home remedies on her...

Please be praying for her!

His grace overflows...

I am really struggling to trust in the Lord right now! I'm on a balance beam, waiting to take the next step and praying for balance. I cannot balance myself. I've tried, only to fall flat on my face and to be picked up again by the Lord.

God, I know You're in control of my life and I submit myself to You. But right now, I'm really having a hard time seeing your grace in my life. Situations keep coming up and I question my readiness to face them or I wonder if they are signs/warnings. I don't know. You are so big! You will bring me through the struggles going on in my heart. You are faithful. You are my first love.

I need You. You meet all of my needs, both physically, mentally, and, above all, spiritually. Thank You for not letting me squander in my own filth. It still amazes me how good you are to me, a sinner.

I'm a sinner who loves grace.

Books for sale!

Hey guys! Sorry this has taken so long for me to get it up! The following is a list of books I'm either selling or giving away. Please contact me if you are interested.

e-mail: kcoug003@odu.edu
phone: 335-3033 (please only use this only if you absolutely have to!)



* Biology (ODU's version by Pearson) 0-536-95886-6

* "Discoveries: Fifty Stories of the Quest" 0-19-506850-5 (2nd edition)

* Economics (McConnell and Brue) 978-0-07110143-1 (17th edition - international edition) - it still matches the US edition

* "The Articulate Voice" 0-205-38032-8 (very highlighted but readable)

* American Governement (Lowi, Ginsberg, Shepsle) 0-393-92716-4 (9th edition)

* Essentials of Statistics (triola) 0-321-43425-0 (3rd edition - without the MyMathLab)

* "The Bedford Reader" (9th edition) 0-312-43317-4

* Essentials of Statistics (Triola - 2nd edition) 0-201-77129-2



~Let me know if you are interested and I'll give you a price.

Katie

wedding got back

Hope ya'll enjoy this!

Ummm... Anyone there?

Yeah. I was stuck in the old, old, old elevator at Old Dominion today. I was only in there for 15 minutes but it felt like longer. It was pretty comical to see everyone peer through the 6 inch crack that allowed me to breathe and communicate to the outside world. I felt like I was being born when the man finally opened the door and I said hello to day light again. :-)

My experience in the elevator made me stop. Life - with all of its issues - was put on hold while I waited for help. I got a chance to think and relax. Kinda put myself at rest. I got a chance to pray. I think the most unnerving part of it was that Mom didn't believe me when I texted her about my circumstances.

Try it. Just stop. Don't attempt to do anything. Take a minute to pray and thank the Lord for the life He has given you. It's good for the soul. Believe me.

Go Navy! Beat Army!

Michael and I just got back from Annapolis, MD. We had such a good time. I love being with him! We drove up on Friday and stayed with his sponsor parents that night, then Saturday we headed off to tail-gate with his squadron before heading off to the Army Navy game. Go Navy! Beat Army!

What an exciting time! Even though we were at the top of the end zone, in the shade, and the temperature never reached over 39 degrees it was an awesome experience. Michael and I laughed as we froze, cuddled under two blankets with scarves, hats and hoodies.

At one point one of the Navy football players caught the punt and ran 96 yards to the end zone scoring an incredible touchdown!!!!!!! Everyone stood as he ran cheered him on. "Run! Run! Gooooo!!!!!" All of the academy midshipman ("mids") stood in support of their team. It was pretty moving to see all of them in their dashing uniforms cheering their team to victory. The poor army cadets looked pretty depressed when they were CRUSHED! Yeah... I got kinda excited.

After the game we headed back to the camper to get warm. I really enjoyed getting to know a few of the wives in Michael's - ehm- Squiggy's squadron. They really welcomed me in. I struggled wanting to stand next to Michael the whole time. The Lord, however, moved on my heart to step out in faith and draw out the women around me. I now have some connections!! Huzzah! There are two couples in particular that I was really drawn towards. The Lord is so good to me! Not only did he make these two women draw me out and really have a good influence but they are also Christians! I look forward to getting to know them further. :-) (the picture to the right is of one of the ladies, MaryBlake -she's a Christian and newlywed!)

Once we had cleaned up the camper we jumped onto the light rail. We had to wait a little bit, so subsequently I froze. (I need more meat on my bones!) We dove to Carabbas for dinner and then followed Mr. Straw (our host) home to his house for the night. We stayed up with them for a little while talking, fixing Mrs. Straw's computer, and watching some tv show. They were dearies. :-) We were their substitute kids for the weekend so they told us all of their stories and asked us about wedding plans. They interacted with each other like they had been married for forever and a day the way they talked over each other, not disrespectfully, but like the other wasn't even talking... Michael and I enjoyed them!

After breakfast Sunday morning Michael and I drove over to the academy ... ehm ... the Naval Academy, that is. It is honestly gorgeous! Huge, old buildings with beautiful molding. An awe inspiring chapel with bright blue carpet and stack and stacks of organ pipes. Wow! I could go on and on! The picture to the right is the chandelier from Memorial Hall -I think that's what Michael said the name of it was...

I can't remember this guys name. He was painted pretty cool -very reminiscent of the movie "300".

The whole place was awe inspiring. But the best part of it was that it was my man's place. The place where he devoted four years of his life. It would have been just a pretty place had I gone by myself or with someone I didn't love. Instead, I was proud to be eble to stand next to Michael and hear his stories and relive part of his time there.

Fun stuff!