Trust Without Borders

It’s here. 2014. I would say I’ve been waiting for this year for forever, but that wouldn’t be true. Only about 3 years. In just 126 days I will graduate with my Masters degree (Lord willing I pass my comprehensive exams that just arrived in my inbox). And then there’s moving (a few times), starting a new career, getting published for the first time and continuing to walk with my sweet Savior through this crazy life.

Honestly, I’m not sad 2013 is over. Remember at the end of 2012 when I told you that Lynnae and I had chosen a theme for the 2013 year? Embrace the Season! We quickly found out that it was a sure fire way to find ourselves in some difficult seasons. Oh but we grew! And we learned to find the blessings in those growing pains.

As we prayed about this next year, I really felt like God was revealing to me that it should be “Trust Without Borders.” Lynnae quickly pointed out to me that this one could be challenging, too. But we both agreed that it’s been the more challenging themes that cause us to grow. So “Trust Without Borders” it is! A lot will change this year and I know God can do crazy and impossible things.

A recipe will be coming to you, soon! It’s something purple. In the meantime, enjoy some 2013 highlights!

I bought my first pair of scrubs! Definitely not these though. I quickly learned there are petite scrub sizes!

First day of my first real clinical placement!

Mom’s Visit to Abilene

Running the Disney Princess Half Marathon with Lynnae and Traci

It was such a fun race!

TSHA Convention with Jessie

Spring Break in San Diego

Easter Eggs with Angela and Kristi

Meeting Bob Goff

The Color Run in Dallas with Kristi

It really is the World’s Happiest 5k!

A Sweet Weekend in the Spring with the Zinkgrafs

Jessie’s Graduation

Visiting Grammie and Aunt Jan

Another Color Run with Mom

A Sweet Forest Home Staff Reunion

Jr. High Lock-In with Newbreak

4am…I think

We survived the night!

Wine and Painting for Father’s Day

Progressive Night Out in North Park

San Diego International Triathlon with Dad

4th of July

Disneyland with the Family

I LOVE this one of Nate and I, it so perfectly describes our relationship!

My 27th Birthday

I loved every minute of delivering 27 roses!

Potato Chip Rock Trip #1

Potato Chip Rock Trip #2

One of my highlights of the whole summer was this picnic!

Padres with My Best – The single most entertaining game I’ve ever been to!

Standup Paddle Boarding in PB

Matching Tattoos with Lolo

Hebrews 6:19

Hood River with the Family

Family Workout – Definitely a highlight!

Spending a day with one of my favorite families, the DePuy’s and taking LOTS of photos!

Austin with Scott and Elise

I had such a lovely visit with these great friends!

Completing my first Whole30 was definitely a highlight of my year!

1920’s Birthday Party

Sweet Visits with Cousin Kim

Kim’s Flemish Giant

Channeling my inner Katniss! LOVED shooting arrows with the cousins!

I got to kick off Fall with Meagan and Judah in October!

One of the highlights of this year was that I started teaching spin at ACU. These girls are two of my regulars that I can always count on. They are first years in the SLP program, incredible runners and amazing friends!