Friday, June 22, 2007



















OUR 1ST VACATION:

Jared and I will be taking our first vacation together (since our honeymoon of course) next week. We are going to a place called "Henry's Lake" which is right on the border of Montana, Idaho and Wyoming-right next to Yellowstone. Not only do we get to spend an entire week with his family who live out in CA, but we get to do the preceding activities!

I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Sunday, June 10, 2007


STAFF OUTING:

So last week the executive staff at CrossRoads had a "staff outing". This day proved to be one of the most memorable (exculding the doll house) times I have had with the staff.
We started out having a wonderful lunch at Adam's Fav. J. Alexanders. I enjoyed the largest grilled chicken salad known to mankind.
We then had a beautiful stop at the Toledo Art Museum. Each of us chose several paintings which were our favorite-and take everyone else on a tour of our fave's. After a few exciting brushes with the docents-we actually made it through alive!
We then moved on to a beautiful drive along the beautiful Maumee River-down to Perrysburg-we all chose mansions we wished to live in-
After an awesome dinner at the Navy Bistro-I was so stuffed from lunch, I only ate soup! Oh ya-and chocolate cake:)
We then finished the evening off at a late night mud hens game. It was truly incredible. I'm sure we were some of the roudiest rabble rousers in the stadium!
Thanks everyone for the awesome memories!

Thursday, June 7, 2007


1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Be JOYFUL always, Pray CONTINUALLY, Give THANKS in all circumstances...for THIS is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"

One of my favorite verses.

Friday, June 1, 2007


PRAY FOR MITCH (PFM)

My friend Mitch-man we go way back. Our parents were friends before we were even a glisten in their eyes. And when I lived in Spokane WA, Mitch made sure I had a good laugh and friend to hang out with. He loves God. Lives in So Cal-moved there right when we left. Serves at an FM church down there. Is 27. And has just been diagnosed with Leukemia. His family is posting daily videos on YOUTUBE to keep all of us posted-he may have started Chemo today-hopefully by tomorrow.
Please pray for him-Even if you don't know who he is. Cancer sucks-but God is bigger then that-so let's pray that the Lord will remove this disease and will continue to bring everlasting strength, comfort, and peace.

Thursday, May 24, 2007


LOST:

I don't know how I will possibly wait to see the next season of LOST until February! Thanks to my bro Alex, Jared and I are totally addicted (in a healthy way), to this show. I even dream about it!

Season Finale Highlights:

-Hurley saving the day with the van

-Jack telling Kate he loves her (ahhhhh:)

-Patchy-does he ever die?

-Charlie's death---I cried. seriously.

-Jack FINALLY punching Ben in the face

What is to come in the future!?! What is going on! Will they be able to change the future!? SO MANY QUESTIONS!!!!!!

Wednesday, May 23, 2007


PURITY CONFERENCE 07

Our First ever Purity Conference sponsered by Fuel Student Ministries was AMAZING!
Everything from the fashion show, break out sessions, the beautiful lunch with our brothers in Christ serving us, Rebekah who did an INCREDIBLE job speaking-to God's spirit moving-It exceeded our expectations!

A HUGE thanks to everyone who was a part of this wonderful event!!!
Here's a few pics from the weekend-

Thursday, April 26, 2007



LOCKS OF LOVE=SHORT HAIR FOR ANGELA

As you can see from the pictures-this week has proven to hold some drastic changes for me! I like my new hair-but it's so weird!!!! I'm thankful that someone will now have hair who previously did not though since I gave it for locks of love--who knows, maybe I'll do it again in 3 years!

Sunday, April 15, 2007


CAMPING!!!

Jared and I took a wonderful adventure to Hocking Hills Ohio this last weekend-yes that's right--in the freezing cold weather! After very little sleep in our brand new tent, we hiked a gorgeous 5 mile hike in the freezing rain.

Did I mention we were cold?! Though we did not get much sleep, we had an amazing times with many stories and hilarious memories! This is just a little glimpse of what we saw while we were there:)

Friday, April 13, 2007


MY BROTHER-ALEX

When Alex and I were little, we would play together all the time-seriously-all the time. I think we did everything from jumping from couch to couch so the molten lava carpet wouldn't kill us, to making forts (downstairs and in the snow), to playing with lego's and dominos almost everyday. I think one time I even got him to play barbies with me...that only happened once though because he wanted to make them kill each other.

And here is living proof that yes indeed we did have tea parties together:) Love you brother!

Sunday, April 1, 2007


ICE CREAM PARTY!

So Jared and I have decided to open our house up after our Sat. night service for FREE ICE CREAM! Any students or leaders are welcome to join us!

Sat. Service goes from 6-7 so come on over when it's done!

CHIPOTLE:

My favorite restuarant. I always get the same thing: Chicken Fajita Burrito Bowl-no beans-peppers and onions-chicken-rice- mild and medium salsa. YUM!!!! Today for lunch we took a bunch of students out who were just hangin around after church-good times

Saturday, March 31, 2007


I stole this from Carlee Padot-I'm from 1981 that's for sure!: (I took out all the ones that did not apply to me-I am a dork)

80's Kids


You know you grew up in the 1980's when:

It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.

You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.

You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.

You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.

You played the game "MASH" (Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House).

You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.

You know the profound meaning of "WAX ON , WAX OFF."

You wanted to be a Goonie.

You ever wore fluorescent clothing (some of us...head-to-toe).

You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off and his cheeks shifted.

You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.

You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pailkids in the schoolyard.

You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.

You still get the urge to say "NOT" after every sentence.

You thought your childhood friends would never leave because you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.

You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.

After you saw "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure," you kept saying "I know you are, but what am I?"

You remember "I've fallen and I can't get up."

You have ever played with a Skip-It.

You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder.

You remember watching both "Gremlins" movies.

You remember Alf, the lil' furry brown alien.

You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool...and don't even flinch when people refer to them as "NKOTB."

You knew all the characters names and their life stories on "Saved By The Bell."

You still sing "We are the World"

You tight rolled your jeans.

You owned a banana clip.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007


Mrs. competition...

My dear friend Rebekah Negrete who got me into the whole pagaent business in the first place recently competed and won the Mrs. California International Pagaent and will be competing in the Mrs. International competition in July of this year. I've been living with her vicariously through her blog and have been thinking these days about the possiblility of competing in a Mrs. Competition...who knows, maybe I'll let her convince me again!

Friday, March 16, 2007


NO MORE DANIEL...BOO HOO!!!

So I'm sure you are all wondering how I broke my fast...

Jared and I drove to Tim Horton's Wed. after lunch and grabbed a Cafe Mocha...I think I could only finish half of it.

Wed. night-Emily bought PIZZA....I had 2 pieces

Thursday-Jared and I had a breakfast sandwich and a cafe Mocha. Well I had a breakfast sandwich-He had 2 and a donut.
I did a salad for lunch because I missed lettuce

Today-Dad brought me a coffee and I had a quarter of a sub sandwich from subway--bread tasted weird.

So that's the deal. I really do want to eat a lot more fruits and veggies then we did before. I am really wanting a tuna melt...maybe tomorrow:)

Friday, March 9, 2007




Daniel Fast-Final Week

Well we are in the home stretch of the Daniel Fast. To think that we actually made it through a vacation on top of just how much more difficult each meal is to plan is pretty amazing. I hope our story can be one of God's strength. I definetly like to eat healthy, however I would not consider myself to be a health nut. I have been pushed to the end of my own self-control (especially being around people eating pizza, drinking coffee and eating cookies) and have learned to rely on my dependance and need for God.
As the fast now comes to the final week, I am almost sad...weird I know...I enjoy allowing God to grow me. I am hoping God will teach me even more now that I have been pushed in this particular area through different venues.
Don't get me wrong though-I have already planned my first meal once I get off the fast...a Breakfast Sandwich from Tim Horton's...what will yours be?

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Just kidding...I really really want a tuna melt.....

CRAVINGS:

So last night Jared and I returned from our vacation/conference in Chicago. We had a great time-learned so much! I just wish all of our Fuel Team could have been there with us!

Upon our return-we drove directly to Bedford High School to watch several students from CrossRoads in "Seussical". They did a fantastic job! Chelsea, Lindsey V., Lindesy S., Cassidy, Matt, Alex, Stephanie, Candace, and Jenna all were incredible who's, animals, mayor's wife. turtles, thing, and birds. Jared and I were definetly cheering the loudest! (If I missed your name, insert here and I owe you a coffee)

While we were sitting in intermission, Jared started mentioning the different foods he was craving-such as chocolate...and the more I thought about it, I really was not craving chocolate, sugar, coffee, pasta...any of those things you would think I would be wanting. I have trained my body so much I am beginning to train my mind as well! I think that's a little bit of what Paul was talking about in 1 Corinthians 9:24-27.
Lord God train my heart and mind during this time

Friday, March 2, 2007

My Restaurant choices:

Boston Market: Spinach, Mixed Veggies, Roasted Potatoes
Portillos: Cobb Salad minus the chicken and bacon, Minestrone soup, baked potatoe
Max and Erma's: Side of Broccoli, Baked Potatoe, Wild Rice
P.F. Changs: Szechuan style green beans, Budda's Feast (steamed veggies, Brown Rice