Because updates are needed.

Update blog post: Dedicated to the beautiful Anna Jaynes and Beth Turner, who notice when I don't update my blog!


1. Who really has time to update a blog around the holidays? Evidently not me!

2. God is good. He is really good. He is always with me (and you, and you, and you)...

3. I have the best family and friends in the world. Hands down.

4. Chris Connell is a great man and I am completely in love with him.

5. Wedding planning is FUN!

6. Registering is not as much fun. Well, I take that back! It is LOADS of fun for the first hour or maybe even the second. However, when we hit 2.5 hours, Chris and I began to lose our minds! When we left, we weren't sure what was on there - don't worry though, we've gotten it all cleaned up now! Thank the Lord!

7. Prayer is powerful. and imperative. (I don't know if that's the correct word, but it'll do.)

8. 5th graders are hilarious! They are cute and smarter than I think they are sometimes.

9. God is healing.

10. New Year's eve ROCKED! When 2008 rolled around, my friend Alice and I spent the evening with our friend Grayson and friends. That was the same day Chris Connell had first called me and I couldn't help but think of him when the ball dropped. This year, I didn't have to just think about him - he was there. We were each other's first kiss of 2009. It was just the way it should be...

11. Ben called today! Mom got to talk with him. He sounded good. Their FOB had a visit from the Joint Chief of Staff a couple of weeks ago. (That's a HUGE deal!) He told Ben they were in a "bad place." Please keep praying for him! God is with him - pray for his complete protection.

12. Sundays are the best. God's day of rest and I take that seriously. This Sunday was really fun. Chris came up to hear our guest speaker, Henry Blackaby writer of Experiencing God. Lunch was at the house with the parentals! Mom made scrambled eggs, biscuits, bacon, apples, and sausage casserole. I LOVE breakfast foods, especially when they're not at breakfast.

13. My friend Holly and I celebrated her birthday in style! Dinner at Pizza Inn and the Bedtime Story movie. Holly is the smartest 13 year old I've ever met. She's beautiful, smart, and loves the Lord so much. I am so proud of her.

14. There is the cutest bulldog puppy at the mall pet store! Lots of beautiful little wrinkles!

15. Dinner at Ruth's Chris is delicious! Especially when you're celebrating birthdays.

16. The Connells are hysterically funny people!

17. This spring will be FULL of fun things. Especially in regards to babies and baby showers!

18. Surprise birthdays are awesome! My grandfather turns 80 years old this Saturday! My aunt is hosting a big family party at her house. I can't wait.

19. Chris and Daniel have the same birthday - February 2nd! There are so many celebrations on their way!

20. The circus is coming to town!!! Jan 22 - 25. Chris and I went last year and loved it! Of course, someone sold us their tickets for only $5/each, which made it that much better too! We're going back this year for sure.

21. My animals are beautiful. Cuddly and always excited to see you. They love to play. Macy is mine and she's excited about the move to Knoxville! She is really the cutest thing I've ever seen.

22. Clementines may be one of my favorite snacks right now.

Thank you for reading this. You're the best.