It's a Boy!

It's a boy! Bubba and Joy found out today. They're giving me another nephew. I'm so excited . . . I was secretly hoping for another nephew! ;)

Dominican Republic, January 2007

Well, it's taken quite awhile; but I'm finally getting around to posting updates and pictures from my life's latest happenings. Lol. Late January, I took a four-day vacation to Dominican Republic. Interesting place. I probably wouldn't go back, but it was a nice vacation. Last week of January. It was 20 degrees here in Atlanta. Meanwhile, mom, dad, Angie, and I were enjoying the sunshine and warm weather lying out on the beach and swimming. It was quite wonderful! :) I've posted a few pictures. And, yes, that's a real monkey on her head!

Happy 17th Birthday, Luke!

I can't believe my baby brother is 17! I remember the day he was born . . . Lol. Happy Birthday, Bear. (Ok, so I'm a little late. Forgive me, please?!)

Disney World 2007

There's just something magical in the air at Disney! Lol. In February, I was in Orlando for the International Builders' Show - GREAT show, by the way. Since my friend (and roommate) Angie didn't have to work that week, she drove down with me. I was able to set my class schedule so that we were able to visit Magic Kingdom one afternoon. Picture w/ Mickey, riding the Mad Teacups and It's a Small World (my absolute favorite! **sigh**) . . . we were like children. It was great! Loved visiting Mickey's house! Cool mailbox, huh? Think I may get one in the image of my face. Ok, no, I won't. I just don't think it would have the same affect . . . Oh! Remember the Mad Teacups?! Please tell me you remember the Mad Teacups! It was the first ride we rode . . . we laughed as we thought and talked about all our childhood memories at Disney . . . **sigh** I'll have to get the pictures at Cinderella's Castle and in Small World (I LOVE that ride!) from Angie. Whenever I get around to it, I'll post. You can't miss Cinderella's Castle or Small World. That's like missing Mickey Mouse!

An Aunt Again!

NEWS: I'm an aunt again . . . Well, I won't get to meet my precious new niece or nephew until August 25th, but I'm still an aunt again! YEAH! I'm so excited. :)

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! Make every moment count. -AK

Thinking Back

Wow. It's hard to believe another year has nearly passed. I feel old just thinking it (much more so saying it), but the year has flown by so quickly. It seems like yesterday we were ringing in 2006. 2006?! Shoot . . . remember the whole "the world as we know it is coming to an end" drama of Y2K! It doesn't seem like that was seven years ago. What were you doing this time last year? Hmm. What was I doing this time last year? I'd graduated from college two weeks before (Dec. 15). I had met with Chris to discuss my new job; I was getting ready for my first day which was January 4th. I think I was getting nervous. Excited about that new stage in life but nervous at the same time. Crazy how life works - I was nervous; now I wonder why. I was living at home with my parents and three younger siblings. I remember it being harder living at home that I thought it'd be. I think it's hard moving back home after college no matter how much you love your family or how well you all get along, though I suppose that's how it's intended to be. Ok, I'll stop. But as I was thinking about where I was and what I was doing December 30, 2005, I also began to wonder. What did I plan to accomplish in the year 2006? What goals did I set, and did I meet those goals? What did I accomplish in 2006 that I'm proud to have accomplished? And most importantly, does any of it matter for eternity? So, what am I going to do in the year 2007? What goals am I going to set, and am I going to keep those goals? But most importantly, I must keep God at the front of everything I do. I must place His will for my life far above my own personal goals. As I think back, I begin to look forward. I've been challenged; now I challenge you. As we stand on the verge of a new year, let us make this commitment: let's make 2007 matter. -AK