:: How I Know My Blog Roll ::

I saw this idea on my friend, Jessi's blog, and I knew I wanted to copy it! I'm always curious as to who people are and how they are connected. So here is a short description about how I know the people... well, ladies... on my blog roll!

Amanda - I met Amanda when we were little girls, at CLA, but we didn't really become close until we were 17. There isn't much we haven't been through together! Love ya :)
Ang - Ang is Amanda's SIL
Anita - I have known Anita's husband, Jordan, for years, met at CLA
Candice - Candice is Amanda's sister
Charlene - Met at CLA
Christa - Met at CLA
Christy - Met through Shawna, Christy is her SIL
Crystal - Met about 8 years ago I think? Crystal is a dear friend, we have been through so much together and have created SO many wonderful memories. Much more to come! Love ya :)
Elyshia - Went to high school together, but got to know each other when we worked together a few Christmases ago. We're also connected now through Jessi!
Erin & Adrian - I met Adrian a few years ago through our mutual friend Sarah. I met Erin the same day he did... now they're happily married! Awesome couple :)
Jessi - We lived together in Australia in 2002. Stayed in touch after we got home then I got to introduce her to Dean... the rest is history! Jessi is a true friend, love her to bits. I am glad she lives in the same town as me now, and that she's "family" ;)
Joanne - Shawna's mom. I spent many weekends at her house as a teenager, and think of her as much more than my friend's mom :)
Julie - We worked together for a few weeks before she went on mat leave. So I don't know her well but love following her story of motherhood, and her adorable daughter!
Kristin - Met at CLA
Lisa B - Met at CLA
Lisa K - Met at CLA. Went to Mexico together on a missions trip in 1998
Meghan - Work together... realized we have a few connections, and it's a blast getting to know her!
Mel - She's my SIL, Hannah's, older sister
Morgan - Lived together in Australia in 2002. She was my closest friend on my DTS! I've only seen her twice since then, and love that we are connected again through Blogs and Facebook.
Nadine - Met through Crystal - Nadine's SIL! Now Nadine and I are good friends :)
Nickie - Went to Youth Group together
Shawna - Best friend throughout high school, and I cherish her so much. Love ya!
Tania - Met at CLA
Teresa - I first met Teresa when I worked with her husband Matt. Then Teresa and I worked together for almost two years!
Treena - Met at CLA
Trista - Met through my sister, Krista

So there you go! How I know all these wonderful people - I'm glad they have blogs and that we get to stay connected in this way :)

:: I'm Still Around... Even Without Pictures ::

It's been awhile since I've posted anything! For some odd reason, I usually feel like I need to have pictures to accompany my writing, so that's why I don't post very often! Silly me.

The most exciting thing on the horizon for me is that I'm heading to Palm Springs! My sister and nephew (Krista and Colton) and I are driving down to Seattle tomorrow night, flying out on Thursday morning, then flying back on Monday night. So a quick trip, but I am so looking forward to some time in the sun... and who am I kidding, time at the Outlets!

On a more serious note, I just want to say that GOD IS SO GOOD!! Lately I have been experiencing breakthrough and miracles around and in me... it's so incredible! The details of the different situations are rather private, but I can't NOT give God the glory for the many wonderful things that are happening. He is SO good, faithful, loving and He wants good things for His children. I am blessed and so thankful.